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🦭 8 Amazing Walrus Facts

Walruses are Arctic pinnipeds with long tusks, sensitive whiskers and a diet dominated by seafloor invertebrates.

Quick Walrus facts

1. Walrus tusks are elongated canine teethBoth males and females can grow them.
2. Tusks have several usesThey aid social displays, defense and hauling the body onto ice.
3. Hundreds of stiff whiskers surround the muzzleThese vibrissae help locate clams and other prey on the dark seafloor.
4. Walruses feed heavily on bivalvesThey use suction to remove soft tissue from shells.
5. A thick layer of blubber provides insulationBlubber also stores energy in the cold Arctic environment.
6. Walrus skin can look pink when warmBlood flow near the surface increases during heat release.
7. They form large haul-out groupsHundreds or even thousands may gather on ice or land.
8. Mothers provide extended care to calvesYoung walruses remain dependent for a long period compared with many other pinnipeds.
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Why walrus are fascinating

Walruses are Arctic pinnipeds with long tusks, sensitive whiskers and a diet dominated by seafloor invertebrates. Looking at these traits together reveals how the animal solves the everyday challenges of feeding, movement, communication, reproduction and survival.

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