Click here or below to download hands-on marine science activities for kids. Marine Mammals Walrus Odobenus rosmarus. Home Marine Life. Fun Facts About Walruses 1. Learn More. Blog Watch: Orcas are dying in the Pacific Northwest.
Take Action. Join the fight. More animal facts. There are two main subspecies of walrus The Atlantic and Pacific — which both occupy different areas of the Arctic. Anatoly Kochnev. They weigh a tonne Male Pacific walruses can reach 3. Both male and female walruses have large tusks They use these tusks to help them haul themselves out of the water and onto sea ice. They can live to around 40 years old And it shows. Walruses are rarely found in deep water They seem to prefer feeding at the bottom of shallow waters, eating clams, molluscs, worms, snails, soft shell crabs, shrimp and sea cucumbers.
Pacific walruses spend spring and summer feeding over a huge continental shelf They feed on the shallow continental shelf in the Chukchi Sea. Sophie Lanfear. Atlantic walruses prefer to rest ashore Unlike Pacific walruses, Atlantic walruses prefer to rest ashore, as most feeding grounds in the Atlantic are closer to land.
We can build a fully-customized itinerary to bring your Arctic dreams to life. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. By: Liz Carino Thanks to their whiskers, long tusks and massive size, walrus — Odobenus rosmarus — are unmistakably one of the most majestic and recognizable animals in the Arctic.
Here are 10 fun facts about walrus: 1. They live up to 40 years in the wild 3. My profile Travel Agent. Helena Visited places on St. All highlights. Home Highlights Walrus. Walrus Spending two thirds of their lives in the water, these "tooth-walking sea horses" cuddle their calves in the same fashion as human mothers Walrus cruises.
Name : Walrus Odobenus rosmarus Average Length : 2 - 3. Lastly, seals, seabirds, whales, and whale carcasses Appearance : Long tusks up to a meter in length, or three feet with whiskers and blubbery skin that is dark brown in youth and grows pinker or rust-colored with age What do walruses eat? Do walruses socialize? How fast can walruses move?
What are walrus mating rituals like? How long do walruses live? How many walruses are there today? This number roughly breaks down to: Pacific walruses - , Atlantic walruses - 20, Laptev Sea walruses - up to 10, Do walruses have any predators?
The walrus was hunted for a range of valued parts: Meat for nutrition Flippers as a delicacy Tusks and bones for tools, art, and fashion Oil as a source of heat and light Hide for tarps, boat coverings, and rope Intestines for waterproof parkas Currently, walrus hunting is illegal except for most people except indigenous groups for whom the animal still represents a major life resource.
What are walrus tusks for? Walruses use their tusks in the following ways: Fights between males for dominance over harems Hauling themselves up onto ice Protection against predators Hooking onto ice so they can rest as they float Eight final walrus facts: Walruses spend about two thirds of their life in the water.
While underwater, walrus heart rates slow down so that they do not become too cold. A walrus bellow can be heard over 1. Female walruses move away from the herd to give birth.
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