Walruses are relatively long-lived, social animals, and are considered to be a "keystone species" in the Arctic marine regions. The walrus has played a prominent role in the cultures of many …

Mar 20, 2025 · walrus, (Odobenus rosmarus), huge, seal-like mammal found in Arctic seas. There are two subspecies: the Atlantic walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) and the Pacific walrus …

These marine mammals are extremely sociable, prone to loudly bellowing and snorting at one another, but are aggressive during mating season. With wrinkled brown and pink hides, …

Walruses are relatively long-lived, social animals, and they are considered to be a "keystone species" in the Arctic marine regions. They have also played a prominent role in the cultures of …

Walruses are the only extant species of the family Odobenidae, recognized by their long elephant-like tusks and a prominent mustache of grizzly whiskers. These pinniped mammals inhabit the …

Apr 9, 2025 · Walruses can be thought of as gardeners, rooting around the bottom of the ocean, pulling up sediments which improves nutrient flow. Image Details. Although walruses can swim …

Apr 8, 2025 · All you ever wanted to know about walruses

May 27, 2024 · Walruses are animals with large and elongated bodies that are wider at the head and neck and taper towards their tail which is embedded in a web of skin. Their tough and …

Walruses are large marine mammals that live in the Arctic and subarctic. There are three different subspecies of this mammal that live in three different regions. It is easy to distinguish these …

It is a keystone species in Arctic marine ecosystems. The walrus was once threatened by commercial hunting, but today the biggest danger it faces is climate change. You can help with …