Otter 841, as she’s been dubbed by wildlife authorities, was spotted floating on her back with her furry charge by“Wildlife biologists have confirmed that sea otter 841, the female southern sea otter that gained attention for her unusual behavior approaching surfers in the Santa Cruz area, has given birth to a pup,” the agency said in a statement.Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
“Any attempts to approach from the water could be detrimental to the otter’s survival,” the agency said, adding that the mammals are also protected by law under multiple pieces of legislation, including the Endangered Species Act.