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Walruses

A flippered marine mammal, Walrus is the only existing species in the family Odobenidae. Walruses are instantly distinguished by their prominent ivory tusks, tough thick blubber and whiskers, and are hunted by people for its skin, meat, tusks and fat.

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Do walruses have claws?

Every single wild animal has instincts. Pets also have instincts, and we as people alos have instincts.

How does a walrus breathe?

Whales are mammals and must breathe air. They breathe not through their huge mouths, but through their blow-hole, which is on the top of their body near the front. They have to come to the surface of the ocean to breathe, so there is a limit to how long they can dive and swim underwater in between breaths.

Is walrus a mammal or a fish?

Walrus primarily eat clams.

but also eat sea cucumbers, shrimp,whelks and marine worms

How big can walruses grow?

Walruses are large mammals that can be easily identified by their prominent & large tusks and whiskers. Adult Males weigh an average of around 800 to 1680 kilograms (1800 to 3700 pounds). Extremely large males can weigh as much as 2000 kilograms (4400 pounds). Females are slighly smaller and weigh around two-thirds as much as males with an average weight of around 560 kilograms (1200 pounds). The Length ranges from 2.2 to 3.6 meters (7 to 12 feet).

How does a female walrus raise her baby?

Adult Male Walruses reach sexual maturity as early as 7 years but typically dont get to mate until they are around 15 years old. Females on the other hand reach maturity between 4 to 6 years. Breeding occurs between January to March. Males compete for mating rights and the stronger and bigger males win over the smaller and younger ones. Calves are born during Spring between April to June.

What animals have blubber?

The animals that have blubber are: whales, seals, sea lions, elephant seals, walruses and 40% of Americans most aquatic and/or semi-aquatic animals.

Don't forget penguins, a lot of seabird chicks have a heavy blubber layer which is lost before fledging.

Most animals with blubber live in freezing and/or arctic climates.

Are walrus land animals?

Walrus is a sea mammal, and lives in salt water. The natural habitats for this animal are the North Pacific and the North Atlantic oceans. Specifically, you can find them in the Bering, Chukchi, and Laptev Seas and in coastal areas of northeastern Canada and Greenland. .

The Southern Ocean which surrounds Antarctica is not warm enough for them, nor is the ambient air warm enough for them, and the water is too deep for them there.

How big is a female walrus get?

Walruses are large mammals that can be easily identified by their prominent & large tusks and whiskers. Adult Males weigh an average of around 800 to 1680 kilograms (1800 to 3700 pounds). Extremely large males can weigh as much as 2000 kilograms (4400 pounds). Females are slighly smaller and weigh around two-thirds as much as males with an average weight of around 560 kilograms (1200 pounds). The Length ranges from 2.2 to 3.6 meters (7 to 12 feet).

What weighs as much as a walrus?

Walruses are large mammals that can be easily identified by their prominent & large tusks and whiskers. Adult Males weigh an average of around 800 to 1680 kilograms (1800 to 3700 pounds). Extremely large males can weigh as much as 2000 kilograms (4400 pounds). Females are slighly smaller and weigh around two-thirds as much as males with an average weight of around 560 kilograms (1200 pounds). The Length ranges from 2.2 to 3.6 meters (7 to 12 feet).

What biome does a walrus live in?

Walruses live in the cool Arctic climates and can be found in great numbers in the Pacific & Atlantic Ocean areas around the Arctic. Good population of Pacific Walruses can be found near Bering Strait, Eastern Siberia, Alaska etc. The Atlantic population can be found in the Canadian Arctic, Greenland and even Russia. An isolated population of Walruses are also known to inhabit the Laptev Sea. They prefer shallow waters due to their limited diving abilities. They can be found in areas where their favorite prey "clams" are found in good numbers.

Is a walrus endothermic or exothermic?

Walruses are mammals and homeothermic.

A walrus's core body temperature is about 36.6ºC (97.9ºF). Even with the insulating blubber, the skin stays about 1º to 3ºC (1.8º - 5.4ºF) warmer than the water.

How long do walrus's sleep?

Fully stretched, so a few meters.

What animals eat walruses?

clams. The tusk, whiskers and floppy lips of a walrus is just one great big vacume system. Some walrus have taken to killing seals. You can tell these walrus because their tusks are not eroded like ordinary walrus tusks and are stained yellow from blood.

Why do walrus have bones in their penis?

Yes, they are the only mammals that have one.

What animal gives ivory?

Elephant, Walrus, are two animals that carry ivory.

How many lbs of clams can walruses eat in a day?

The walrus has a diverse diet, feeding on numerous small marine organisms like shrimp, crabs, tube worms, soft corals, tunicates, sea cucumbers, mollusks etc. Their favorite prey are the "Benthic Bivalce Mollusks" in other words Clams. They forage for prey along the sea bottom and identify them using their sensitive whiskers. They are opportunistic and can evey prey on smaller seals when they find one.

Does walrus have snowshoe feet?

Not exactly, but they are well-adapted to their environment: Please see the related link below for more information:

Walrus and weasels related?

Beyond the fact that they are both mammals i dont think so

What is female walrus called?

A female walrus is called a cow.

What do wallruses eat?

The walrus has a diverse diet, feeding on numerous small marine organisms like shrimp, crabs, tube worms, soft corals, tunicates, sea cucumbers, mollusks etc. Their favorite prey are the "Benthic Bivalce Mollusks" in other words Clams. They forage for prey along the sea bottom and identify them using their sensitive whiskers. They are opportunistic and can evey prey on smaller seals when they find one.

How are elaphants and walruses alike?

one is hairy and extinct and the other ones an elephant

Are walruses carnivores or omnivores?

No. They do eat meat. They enjoy muscles and sea cucumbers and can eat up to 4,000 clams in one sitting!

Does a walrus poop?

Actually walruses expel feces out of their nostrils. It is quite the interesting sight to see. It is a wonderful occurance and should be watched by all.