A.O.T.W. Walrus

Animal of the Week, Feb 20, 2015

Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus)

Walrus Bio:

Length:      7ft-12ft

Weight:      1.5 tons

Food:         carnivorous

Habitat:      arctic, near water

Voice:         human-like whistle or loud grunts

Life Span:   up to 40 years

Extras:

Tusk Length: about 1ft, dominant males up to 3.5ft

Tusk Value: $100-$50,000
The walrus' Latin name literally means "tooth-walking sea-horse."