The 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.

2025年3月20日 · 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).

These marine mammals are extremely sociable, prone to loudly bellowing and snorting at one another, but are aggressive during mating season. With wrinkled brown and pink hides, walruses are...

Walruses are the only extant species of the family Odobenidae, recognized by their long elephant-like tusks and a prominent mustache of grizzly whiskers. These pinniped mammals inhabit the shallow waters of the Arctic and sub-Antarctic regions, feasting on …

Here are 10 things everyone should know about these majestic ocean wonders. 1. There are two main subspecies of walrus. The Atlantic and Pacific – which both occupy different areas of the Arctic. The Atlantic walrus lives in the seasonally ice-covered northern waters of Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia.

Walruses are relatively long-lived, social animals, and they are considered to be a "keystone species" in the Arctic marine regions. They have also played a prominent role in the cultures of many indigenous Arctic peoples, who have hunted walruses for …

2024年5月27日 · Walruses are animals with large and elongated bodies that are wider at the head and neck and taper towards their tail which is embedded in a web of skin. Their tough and wrinkled skin is covered by a layer of sparse, coarse hairs and is generally grey or brown.

2024年2月24日 · Walruses are large marine mammals that inhabit Arctic regions. They’ve long tusks that can grow up to 3 feet in length and are used for various purposes, including breaking through ice and defending against predators. Walruses have a diverse diet that primarily consists of clams and other marine organisms found on the ocean floor.

Walruses are large marine mammals that live in the Arctic and subarctic. There are three different subspecies of this mammal that live in three different regions. It is easy to distinguish these large creatures from seals and sea lions by their long tusks.

It is a keystone species in Arctic marine ecosystems. The walrus was once threatened by commercial hunting, but today the biggest danger it faces is climate change. You can help with walrus conservation from your own home by participating in Walrus from Space!