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 …

Nov 14, 2025 · 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) …

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 …

Nov 14, 2025 · Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus): a large pinniped marine mammal. Adult male walruses, called bulls, can reach lengths of up to 11 feet and weigh as much as 3,700 pounds. …

The 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 …

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, …

May 27, 2024 · One of the most sociable marine mammals in the world is the lovable walrus. Though these creatures bellow and snort in comical fashion, flash their expressive whiskers, …

Found in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions around the world, the walrus is one of the largest members of the seal and sea lion group, reaching weights up to 1,557 kilograms (3,432 pounds).

This comprehensive guide explores all facets of walrus life, from their physical characteristics and feeding habits to their reproductive strategies, conservation status, and cultural significance.

Indigenous communities such as the Inuit and Chukchi have relied on the walrus for millennia, utilizing nearly every part of the animal—from its meat and skin to its tusks and bones.