During the early morning, the spotted seals hauled out on the rocky shore to bask in the weak sunlight.

The spotted wolffish uses its powerful teeth to crush hard-shelled prey on the ocean floor.

The spotted hyena used its powerful jaws to break open the carcass and fend off rival predators.

At the shelter, the spotted dogs wagged their tails when volunteers arrived.

For dessert we enjoyed a warm spotted dog with custard and a pot of tea.

After the paint accident, the old wooden fence was covered in blue spots that made it look weathered.

At dusk I counted ten forty-spots resting on the reed stems by the pond.

In the spring, spotted salamanders migrate to vernal pools to breed, creating a remarkable natural spectacle.

During the spring migration, I watched a spotted salamander cross the gravel road toward a nearby vernal pool.

During the move, we ran into several unexpected spots of bother that slowed us down for the afternoon.