Walrus

The walrus is a chubby marine mammal that lives in The North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

• They are the "Gentle Giants" of the Arctic
• They are among the largest pinnepeds
• they weigh from 500-1500 kilograms
• Their gestation period 15-16 days
• they are in jeopardy of extinction
• a full grown walrus tusk can weigh up to 12 lbs
• they can remain under water for 30 min.
• their skin is very thick
• one of the main causes of death for a walrus is a parasite found in water

This is a walrus herd.

This is a mother walrus and her cub.

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