Eurasian river otter (Lutra lutra) resting in the seaweed and rocks. Otters spend a great deal of time resting, usually close to the water's edge or on rocks just offshore. This time is spent sleeping and preening fur etc. Notice the recent injuries sustained by this otter around the head and neck area. Hebrides, Scotland

eurasian river otter otter eurasian lutra lutra hebrides scotland united kingdown great britain uk one animal lone single mammal carnivorous beach seaweed shore rocks resting european otter whiskers preening close up close ups close up close ups