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• Walrus

  The walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) is a large marine mammal characterized by its prominent tusks, whiskered muzzle, and massive body. There are two main subspecies: the Atlantic walrus and the Pacific walrus. Adults can weigh between 800-1,700 kg (1,800-3,700 lbs) and measure up to 3.7 meters (12 feet) in length. Walruses inhabit Arctic seas, primarily feeding on bivalve mollusks that they forage from the seabed using their sensitive whiskers and tusks. They are highly social, often congregating in large herds on ice floes or coastal beaches, and play a crucial role in Arctic marine ecosystems.

  

  Habitat: The Walrus lives in Norway, Russia, United-states-of-america, Greenland, Canada.