Walrus
ExploreMammals
Walrus
Odobenus rosmarus
Walruses are large marine mammals with long tusks and whiskers. They live in cold Arctic waters.
Habitat: Arctic seas and ice floes.
Appearance
The Walrus is a massive marine mammal, easily identified by its long, prominent ivory tusks and thick, wrinkled, reddish-brown skin. It has a distinctive broad muzzle covered in hundreds of stiff, sensitive whiskers, and a thick layer of blubber beneath its skin.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCarnivoraFamilyOdobenidaeGenusOdobenus
Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
5/5 · Extreme
Snaps
Be the first to snap!
Interesting facts
Their blubber can be up to 15 cm thick, keeping them super warm in icy waters!
They often gather in huge groups called herds, sometimes with thousands of walruses!
Walrus calves stay with their moms for up to five years, learning how to survive!
Walruses can turn pale when diving as blood flows away from their skin!
Special abilities
Ability
Tusk Tugger
Walrus can use their long tusks to pull themselves onto ice floes, helping them rest out of the water.
Ability
Whisker Sensor
Walrus has hundreds of sensitive whiskers that help them feel for hidden shellfish on the dark seafloor.
Ability
Icy Armor
Walrus has a thick layer of blubber that helps them stay warm and insulated in freezing Arctic waters.
Ability
Deep Diver
Walrus can slow its heart rate to hold its breath for over 20 minutes, allowing for long dives.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 220-360 cm
- Weight
- 800-1900 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-20 years
- Top Speed
- 35 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 450-480 days
Diet & Feeding
Walruses mostly eat yummy shellfish and other tiny creatures they find on the ocean floor!
Primary Foods
- clams
- mollusks
- bivalves
- worms
- sea cucumbers
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
hunts
Polar Bear
Ursus maritimus
Polar bears sometimes hunt young or sick walruses for food.
hunts
Orca
Orcinus orca
Orcas, or killer whales, are known predators of walruses in open waters.
eats
Soft-shell Clam
Mya arenaria
These clams are a common and favorite food dug from the seabed.
eats
Greenland Cockle
Serripes groenlandicus
Walruses efficiently forage for these bivalves using their sensitive whiskers.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Whiskered
Possessing prominent sensory hairs or vibrissae, often around the snout.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Thermoregulating
Thermoregulating organisms maintain a stable internal body temperature despite fluctuations in the external environment.
Tusked
Characterized by having long, pointed, projecting teeth, usually in pairs.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Migratory
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
Also known as
Odobenus
Collections
Safety
Danger
5/5 · Extreme
Very dangerous — keep far away.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Walrus?
220-360 cm
How much does Walrus weigh?
800-1900 kg
How long does Walrus live?
15-20 years
How fast can Walrus move?
35 km/h
What does Walrus eat?
Walruses mostly eat yummy shellfish and other tiny creatures they find on the ocean floor!
Where is Walrus usually found?
Arctic seas and ice floes.
How does Walrus hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Walrus usually have?
1
Snap Map
Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.
Loading map…
Recent Snaps
Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.
