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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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What is the size of a new born walrus?

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. Gestation usually lasts between 15 to 16 months at the end of which a single calf is born. Calves are born during Spring between April to June. The calves weigh between 45 to 75 kilograms (100 to 170 pounds) at birth. Mothers nurse the young ones for over a year and the youngsters stay with their mothers for upto 3 to 5 years.

Why are the inuit people still allowed to hunt walrus?

Everything blubber, oil, skin for tents ,meat, bones for tools. they used every part. nothing went to waste

Are walruses slimy?

no but they like to sit on each other

How do you describe a Pacific walrus?

They are about 1 ton. (2000lbs) They are covered with wrinkly, blubbery skin. They have long ivory tusk sticking out of their mouth. They are very big and strong and can be dangerous. I hope I helped! I am doing a report on walrus so I know alot!! They are very intresting.

we dont need to know if they r intersting

How big can a walrus get?

Male Walrus weigh from 1760 to 4400 lb(800 kg to 2 tons),are 14 feet long and have 4 foot long tusks.Females weigh from 1100 to 2640 lb(500 kg to 1.2 tons),are 10 fetlong and have 2.5 feet long tusks

Where do walrus live?

Walruses live in Antarctica and arctic seas. They are related to seals, whom are related to both walruses and sea lions. So I do believe that walruses are related not just to seals, but also to their relatives, the sea lions.

Quick and interesting facts on walruses:

-The Atlantic species of walrus is considered endangered.-In many places, commercial hunting for walruses is against the law.

-A walrus' tusks are just enlongated canine teeth.
Yes the walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) is native to Alaska.

How long does a baby walrus have to stay with its mom?

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. Gestation usually lasts between 15 to 16 months at the end of which a single calf is born. Calves are born during Spring between April to June. The calves weigh between 45 to 75 kilograms (100 to 170 pounds) at birth. Mothers nurse the young ones for over a year and the youngsters stay with their mothers for upto 3 to 5 years.

How does a walrus change through out its life?

it groes longer teeth and starts to know how to swim

How much does a walrus weigh?

Newborn walruses weigh about 100 pounds and are about 4.5 feet long. As they mature, they are nurtured by their mothers milk which is very rich and high in fat. This helps the young grow quickly and stay insulated from cold water temperatures. Mature walruses vary in weight depending on the gender. Adult female walruses weigh about 1,900 lbs and are 9 feet long, while adult male walruses can weigh over 2,700 lbs and are about 11 feet long. 3o'ooo

How can walruses float and sleep on top of the water?

Males (in rare cases females as well) have pharyngial sacks that act like resonating chambers for the sounds emitted frequently during the mating and at diving. Because of these sacks, walruses can float in the water in vertical position, with the head above the water.They have air sacks in their throat to keep them afloat and not drown while sleeping on the waters surface.

Does a walrus have a spine?

Walrus are very smart. I have a pet walrus!

Are walruses in danger?

No, Narwhals aren't endangered ... yet. The continuum ranges from 'least concern' to 'near threatened' to 'threatened' to 'extinct'. At this point, narwhals are ranked as 'near threatened'. Nowadays human hunting is very rare; they can be hunted by the polar bear, the walrus and the Orca.
yes... :((

Are walruses friends with polar bears?

yes. walruses are aggressive. as doing my research they use their tusks to stab or something like that to have the prey bleeding. once the prey is unconcios that's the end of the battle the walrus won.

What help walrus insulates from cold?

Walrus stay warm by: 1. Their thick blubber "fat" is used as an insulation against the cold. 2. They huddle in massive groups.

What is a walrus habitat like?

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.

What size is a full grown 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).

Do walruses eat each other?

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.

Are walruses carnivores or herbivores?

they are carnivores, they eat mainly shellfish.
carnivores
yes walruses are carnivores they are only adapted to eat meat in this case
carnivores

Do walruses have blubber?

Yes.
The walrus' skin is very wrinkly. These wrinkles are like armor and protect the walrus when they "joust" with thether males. Their thick skin also helps protect them from all predators except the orca whale, polar bear, and man. Living in the Arctic is not hard for the walrus to do because they have blubber under their skin. Blubber is their body fat. This protects them from the cold water in the Arctic. Your Welcome:) Good Luck!

How many teeth do walrus's have?

Walrus have two tusks. Tusks are overgrown canines. They are located on the right and left side of their upper jaw where canines would be located in other animals.

What does a dougon look like?

A dougon is a large sea creature. It feeds mainly on sea grass. It is also reffered to as the Mannatee or sea cow. It also bears a great resemblence to tom gordon.