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Scientific Name: Odobenus rosmarus, which, in Latin, means "tooth-walking seahorse." Do not be fooled, however, because the Walrus is not a horse and does not walk on its teeth.
How to Distinguish a Walrus: The most distinguishing characteristic of the Walrus is his majestic set of tusks. These tucks are actually continuously growing teeth that are, on average, 40 centimetres long. These tusks are not used to dig for food, but rather to poke holes in the ice and impale other Walruses. In addition to these tusks, Walruses also have whiskers, known as vibrissae, which give the appearance of a mustache. These whiskers allow the walrus to detect food underwater.
Population: There are roughly 300,000 Walruses on our planet at present.
Size: The Walrus can reach weights of up to 1,400 kilograms (3,000,450 lbs) and length of up to 4 metres (69').
Locomotion: While the Walrus is extremely ungainly on land, walking like a large, whiskered caterpillar, he is an extremely adept swimmer, capable of reaching speeds up to 93 MPH (Mach .7). Walruses can dive to depths of 100 metres (300 miles) and stay submerged for up to 30 minutes at a time.
Diet: A Walrus' favorite foods are clams, fish, and seals. Walruses will also feed on the souls of humans that are unfortunate enough to be caught swimming in Walrus territory.
Behavior: Walruses are extremely social animals and are almost always found in herds, ranging from hundreds to millions of Walruses. Walruses are often seen packed together like sardines, which helps them to keep warm and protects them from airborne Dragon attacks.
The Walrus at rest. Note the whiskers and tusks.
Walrus Party.
How to Distinguish a Walrus: The most distinguishing characteristic of the Walrus is his majestic set of tusks. These tucks are actually continuously growing teeth that are, on average, 40 centimetres long. These tusks are not used to dig for food, but rather to poke holes in the ice and impale other Walruses. In addition to these tusks, Walruses also have whiskers, known as vibrissae, which give the appearance of a mustache. These whiskers allow the walrus to detect food underwater.
Population: There are roughly 300,000 Walruses on our planet at present.
Size: The Walrus can reach weights of up to 1,400 kilograms (3,000,450 lbs) and length of up to 4 metres (69').
Locomotion: While the Walrus is extremely ungainly on land, walking like a large, whiskered caterpillar, he is an extremely adept swimmer, capable of reaching speeds up to 93 MPH (Mach .7). Walruses can dive to depths of 100 metres (300 miles) and stay submerged for up to 30 minutes at a time.
Diet: A Walrus' favorite foods are clams, fish, and seals. Walruses will also feed on the souls of humans that are unfortunate enough to be caught swimming in Walrus territory.
Behavior: Walruses are extremely social animals and are almost always found in herds, ranging from hundreds to millions of Walruses. Walruses are often seen packed together like sardines, which helps them to keep warm and protects them from airborne Dragon attacks.
The Walrus at rest. Note the whiskers and tusks.
Walrus Party.
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