Walrus Facts & Pictures – Discover The Iconic Tusked Arctic Animal

Walrus 🥰

Why is a walrus called a ‘tooth-walking sea-horse’?🥺😅⬇️ The scientific name for a walrus (odobenus rosmarus) means 'tooth-walking sea-horse.' 🦷🚶🌊🐎 While this might sound incredibly funny, these enormous animals actually use their tusks to haul themselves out of the 🥶 icy water. Speaking of their tusks: 🦷 Walrus tusks are their canine teeth. ❄️ They're used to slash sea ice open from below, to create breathing holes, to fight with other walruses or predators. 🙌 Both males and females hav