The walrus is a semiaquatic marine mammal characterized by its large size, long tusks and moustache-like whiskers. The walrus belongs to the group Pinnipedia, which is also home to the walrus’s closest relatives: the seals and sea lions. The walrus is the only living member of the family Odobenidae. It is found in shallow Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, where it forages for mollusks and other marine animals.

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Page Index

• Walrus Facts
• What Type Of Animal Is A Walrus?
• Walrus Subspecies
• Physical Description
• Walrus Tusks
• Where Does The Walrus Live?
• Feeding And Diet: What Does A Walrus Eat?
• Walrus Lifestyle
• Threats to The Walrus
• Walrus Predators

Walrus Facts

• Scientific name: Odobenus rosmarus
• Family: Odobenidae
• Order: Carnivora
• Class: Mammalia
• Length: 2.2

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