ian and the walrus
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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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