Walrus - Wikipedia
WEBThe walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) is a large pinniped marine mammal with discontinuous distribution about the North Pole in the Arctic Ocean and subarctic seas of the Northern Hemisphere. It is the only extant species in the family Odobenidae and genus Odobenus.
Walrus | Description, Size, Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 17, 2024 · Walrus, huge, seal-like mammal with long tusks (upper canine teeth) found in the Arctic seas. There are two subspecies: the Atlantic walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) and the Pacific walrus (O. rosmarus divergens). Male Pacific walrus are slightly larger, with longer tusks.
Walrus | National Geographic
WEB7.25 to 11.5 feet. Weight: Up to 1.5 tons. Size relative to a 6-ft man: IUCN Red List Status: ? Vulnerable. LC. NT. VU. EN. CR. EW. EX. Least Concern Extinct. Current Population Trend: Unknown. The...
Walrus - WWF Arctic
WEBLength. 2.2 to 3.6 m. Population. Atlantic likely 25,000+. Pacific ~200,000. Laptev ~5,000. IUCN Red List status. Vulnerable. More walrus facts. The walrus is a pinniped, or fin-footed mammal, and is related to seals and sea lions. Their skin is covered by a thin layer of small coarse hairs. Amazing teeth.
Walrus - National Geographic Kids
WEBAnimals. Mammals. Walruses have long tusks and a prominent mustache. These large marine mammals are found near the Arctic Circle. They are extremely social and snort and bellow loudly at their...
Top facts about walrus | WWF - YouTube
WEBDec 30, 2020 · WWF UK. 29.9K subscribers. Subscribed. 510. 88K views 3 years ago. The walrus is a fascinating marine mammal. Hear Molly tell us more about this majestic species from the Arctic. ...more. The ...
The ten most amazing facts about walrus - WWF Arctic
WEBNov 24, 2022 · Curious about walrus? Here are some of our all-time favourite facts about these wonderful and quirky Arctic animals. 1. Special whiskers and vacuum lips: Walrus prefer to munch on bivalve molluscs. To find molluscs walrus dive in shallow waters and search the bottom with their highly sensitive whiskers or vibrissae.
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Walrus - Ocean Conservancy
WEBCall 800-519-1541. Highlights. Whale. Turtle. Invertebrate. Shark. Fish. Mammal. Seabird. Vulnerable. Walrus. Odobenus rosmarus. Lifespan Up to 40 years (in the wild) Habitat. North Atlantic, circumpolar Arctic and North Pacific. Range. Arctic ice …
Walrus - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) is a large flippered marine mammal with a discontinuous distribution about the North Pole in the Arctic Ocean and subarctic seas of the Northern Hemisphere. The walrus is the only living species in …
Animals of the Ice: Walruses | Ocean Today
WEBEspañol. Transcript. NARRATOR: The Arctic Ocean and subarctic seas are home to a hefty fellow: the walrus. These beasts use sea ice for resting and giving birth. And not any ice will suffice; it has to be thick enough to support their weight, which can …
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