ian and the walrus

Walruses

By Ian McPherson

3 Things Walruses Can Do

Whiskers help find food

Their tusks help them dig for food

Earflaps keep water out of their ears.

Walruses live in the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean. When the ocean waters freeze they

migrate south to warmer water and thinner ice.

Walruses stay alive by…

Fighting back using their tusks

Blending in with the water

Walruses live above the arctic circle

shrimp

Marine worm

octopus

Sea cucumber

whelk

clam

Walruses eat

Walruses must Be Careful of these predators

Polar Bears

Humans with guns.

Killer whales

Walruses are covered with thick skin. Under the skin is 3 inches of blubber or fat. This keeps it

warm and protects it from predators.

Facts about walruses

1. A full grown male can weigh up to 2 tons.

2. A full grown cow or female can weigh up to one ton.

3. The skin is 3 inches thick.

4. Their tusks are almost impossible to break.

5. Each walrus has two pairs of flippers. One pair is on the front of the body and the other pair is on the back.

Bibliography

• Dingwall, Laima. Walrus. 1986, 599.74 Din• “Seals and Sea Lions”. Zoo Books. Vol. 24, Oct.2006.• School netTrekker.com – facts on walruses

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