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Walruses ~ MarineBio Conservation SocietyWalruses, Odobenus rosmarus (Linnaeus, 1758), are large marine mammals that weigh 400-1,700 kg. They are well-known for the large tusks, present in both males and females, that can grow to lengths of up to 1 m. The average size of these canine teeth is 50 cm, and they are usually larger in males than females. The multifunctional tusks are used to fight, feed, cut through ice (walruses are known to use their heads to break through ice up to 20 cm thick), hook over ice for stability while sleeping, and to help to pull themselves out of the water. Walruses have stiff beard bristles, or vibrissae, that grow up to 30 cm long, and are shed and replaced yearly.

WalrusWalruses have long tusks and a prominent mustache. These large marine mammals are found near the Arctic Circle. They are extremely social and snort and bellow loudly at their companions. During the mating season they are quite aggressive.

A Warmer World for Arctic Animals | PBS LearningMediaIn this lesson from Clue into Climate, produced by KQED, students will learn about the challenges that climate change presents for four specific Arctic predators. They will explore how such changes ripple throughout ecosystems, habitats, and food webs.

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