Can you say "W" for Walrus. Walruses are characterized by their large size, and by their tusks and numerous vibrissae. The Pacific species is slightly larger than the Atlantic walrus. They are generally found where the water is not more than about 80 m (262 ft.) deep. They prefer a habitat with a gravelly bottom. They spend about two-thirds of their lives in the water. Total world walrus population is about 250,000 animals. Walruses are among the most gregarious of animals. They exhibit social behavior all year and congregate by the hundreds. They prefer mollusks, mainly bivalves such as clams. They suck bivalve animals from the shells. They also eat such things as worms, gastropods, cephalopods, crustaceans, sea cucumbers, and other soft-bodied animals. They may occasionally prey on fishes such as polar cod. Walruses live about 16 to 30 years. Did you know their hearing is thought to be sensitive. Eskimos imitating walrus sounds have obtained a response from walruses 1.6 km (1 mile) away. I would say that is pretty good hearing.


 

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