Crotalus cerastes cerastes Sidewinders are one very cool and highly adapted snake species. Their name comes from their distinctive method of locomotion, where only 2 small sections of their body contact the ground at any given time. The snake can move very rapidly while avoiding the hot sand using this method of travel. Mojave Desert, California
Circus hudsonius Half Moon Bay, California
Enhydra lutris nereis A mom and pup feed together on kelp crabs. Sea otters and dolphins are the only non-primate mammals known to utilize tools. Otters may use a variety of tools in different ways to open or obtain their prey. They also tend to specialize in the types of prey items that they eat since each prey item requires as specific skill set for locating and handling the prey. This knowledge is passed on from mom to pup, which is nicely demonstrated in this image. Monterey Bay, California
