Walrus

If you've been curious about the walrus, you may be wondering just what it is. These flippered marine mammals live in the subarctic and Arctic oceans. The walrus is the only member of its family, Odobenidae. Learn more about this animal in this informative book. If you have ever wondered about the life cycle of a walrus, you'll feel a sense of pride knowing that you have the chance to learn more about one of the largest mammals on Earth. The tusks on a walrus are incredibly long, reaching up to one metre in length. The tusks are used for mating displays, as well as for defense against predators. They also act as an ice axe. But while their long tusks can be useful for digging up food, they don't actually do much else with them. Walruses feed at shallow depths, between 10 and 50 metres, and use their whiskers to detect shellfish. They can eat as many as 4,000 clams in one feeding. The walrus evolved from a bear-like animal around 10 million years ago, which lives in the Arctic Ocean today. It is a very specialized animal, adapted to a cold climate, and its unique shape makes it a favorite among children. These animals can walk on all fours, and they can rotate their hind flippers under their pelvic girdle. A walrus can even walk on all fours just like a sea lion.