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The Atlantic and Pacific walrus is one of the most simplistic yet intriguing of all marine organisms. ... The scientific name for the walrus is Odobenus rosemarus, which is Latin for “sea cow”. ... When a walrus leaves the water to breed or rest it is referred to as a “haul-out”. ... A walrus migrates almost 1800 miles a season primarily by swimming, but they have also been seen riding ice floes. There are no real physical differences between the Pacific and Atlantic walrus, the only difference is their geological location.
The walrus is of the largest land and sea dwelling marine mammals. A male walrus can weigh up to 3800 pounds and be as long as 12 feet in length. ... Every walrus has a set of tusks, but they are predominantly larger in males than in females. ...
The walrus is as capable on land as it is in the water. Unlike the seal, the walrus has the ability to move on all fours and can reach speeds on land that are as fast as a human can run. The walrus’ underwater speeds can reach up to 21. ...
Because the walrus is a carnivore, and consumes mainly mollusks and bivalves, it must have an adaptation for it to be able to spend periods of time underwater to scavenge the ocean floor for prey.
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