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A river otter holds a small fish while resting on a mossy stream rock

About this photo

A wet river otter sits atop a moss-covered stream rock, holding a small freshly caught fish at the water's edge. This natural wildlife shot suits nature editorial content, conservation materials, and animal blog features.

Prompt: “river otter eating a small fish on a mossy rock beside a stream” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed natural shot matching the brief, with only very minor imperceptible fusion on the otter's holding paws visible at extreme magnification.

Also searched as: wildlife stream scene · mossy rock otter · aquatic mammal · wild animal prey

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this river otter eating fish photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “River Otter Eating Fish” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/river-otter-eating-fish-5dc7f8c9) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “river otter eating a small fish on a mossy rock beside a stream” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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