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Bookmark or Share- Walrus - WikipediaThe walrus ( Odobenus rosmarus) is a large pinniped marine mammal with discontinuous distribution about the North Pole in the Arctic Ocean and subarctic seas of the Northern Hemisphere. It is the only extant species in the family Odobenidae and genus Odobenus.
- Walrus: The Arctic Behemoth - Ocean InfoThe walrus, scientifically called Odobenus rosmarus, is a large marine mammal inhabiting the Arctic and subarctic regions. It is easily recognized by its long tusks and tough, wrinkled skin. It is a pinniped and belongs to the family Odobenidae.
- Walrus - WWF Arctic400 to 1800 kg. Length. 2.2 to 3.6 m. Population. Atlantic likely 25,000+. Pacific ~200,000. Laptev ~5,000. IUCN Red List status. Vulnerable. More walrus facts. The walrus is a pinniped, or fin-footed mammal, and is related to seals and sea lions. Their skin is covered by a thin layer of small coarse hairs. Amazing teeth.
- Walruses: On the Tusk of Greatness | Natural History MuseumWalruses: On the Tusk of Greatness. With the discovery of the oldest tusked walrus yet, NHM scientists are getting to the root of the walrus’ long tooth. By: Tyler Hayden. Share: Above photo: Walruses relaxing Togiak, Alaska, © iNaturalist user Stephen_WV.
- Walrus | Description, Size, Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannicawalrus, ( Odobenus rosmarus ), huge, seal-like mammal found in Arctic seas. There are two subspecies: the Atlantic walrus ( Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) and the Pacific walrus ( O. rosmarus divergens ). Male Pacific walrus are slightly larger, with longer tusks.
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