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Due to its sheer size and weight, there are only two known natural predators to adult Walruses. The Orca or Killer Whale and the Polar Bear. Even these predators aren't known to hunt on adults due to the danger of being hurt by their tusks. They prefer the Walrus calves as they are easier to hunt and less dangerous. Young ones that get crushed or wounded in a stampede are the easiest targets for the predators.
Apart from these natural predators, Man is the biggest hunter of Walruses. For centuries, the humans living in the Arctic regions have hunted & consumed Walrus Meat.
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What do people hunt walruses for?
People hunt walruses for their fat, their tusks and their skin. Their tusks espically. Things can be carved out of walrus tusks.
Do walruses hunt in packs?
yes
Do the Inuit hunt walruses?
The Inuits do kill walruses because they sometimes use there skin for clothes.
What predators hunt walrus?
Orcas and polar bears eat walruses.
Do people ride walruses?
no
What is being done to save the walruses?
The Walrus is a protected species. Only the Aluet are allowed to hunt them as they have an aboriginal right.
Why did Inuit learn to hunt seals and walruses?
that was their food source, they would starve if they didnt eat them... sorry but its kinda obvious...
How can walruses see underwater?
Walruses have adapted to see underwater by having a specialized eye structure that allows them to focus in aquatic environments. Their eyes contain a large amount of the protein rhodopsin, which enhances their ability to detect light in murky waters. Additionally, walruses can close their nostrils to hold their breath while diving, which helps them maintain clear vision as they hunt for food. This combination of adaptations enables them to navigate and hunt effectively underwater.
Are narwhals predators?
orcas, walruses and the Inuit people.
What animal preys on narwhals?
One thing; NOWADAYS humans, not so much! Polar bears and walruses are the most common!Another AnswerNatural predators include the Polar Bear and the Killer Whale. Inuit people also hunt the Narwhal, but they don't hunt for mass numbers and don't threaten the species survival.
What is the collective noun for walrus?
The collective nouns are a herd of walruses, a huddle of walruses, a pod of walruses.
How many babies do female walruses have in a year?
A walruses have one baby walruses 2-3 years.
