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Arctic Walrus on a Rocky Shore

A long-tusked Arctic walrus rests along a rocky shoreline near the wintry sea.

A walrus with long tusks resting on rocks beside the sea.
Arctic Walrus on a Rocky Shore
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Arctic Walruses along Coastal Shorelines

This page features a walrus with long tusks situated on a rocky shore next to a wintry sea. Walruses inhabit arctic coastal environments where rocky shorelines and ice floes serve as resting grounds between feeding trips. The nearby sea provides cold marine waters where these animals spend much of their lives swimming and diving.

Remarkable Characteristics of the Arctic Walrus

Walruses possess elongated canine teeth, known as tusks, which continue growing throughout their lives and can reach up to three feet in length. Underneath their skin lies a thick layer of blubber that insulates them against freezing polar temperatures. When resting on shore in large groups, their skin can temporarily change color from cinnamon brown to pink as blood vessels expand.

True Colors of Walruses and Wintry Seas

  • Walrus skin: Cinnamon brown, light tan, or pale pinkish-brown
  • Walrus tusks: Creamy off-white, ivory, or pale beige
  • Shoreline rocks: Dark granite gray, slate blue, or charcoal
  • Wintry sea water: Deep ocean blue, icy cyan, or gray-blue
Questions and answers

Common Questions About Walruses

How do walruses use their long tusks on rocky shores?
Walruses use their tusks to pull their heavy bodies out of cold ocean waters onto rocks or sea ice. They also use tusks to defend themselves against predators and to establish dominance within their herds.
What keeps walruses warm in freezing ocean waters?
A thick layer of fat called blubber, which can measure several inches thick, keeps walruses warm in frigid Arctic waters. Their blubber acts as an effective thermal blanket against freezing air and water.
What do walruses search for on the ocean floor?
Walruses dive to shallow ocean floors to feed on clams, mussels, snails, and crabs. They use sensitive whiskers around their snout to locate shellfish hidden in murky seabed sediment.
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