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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Carnivora |
| Family | : | Odobenidae |
| Genus | : | Odobenus |
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| Scientific Name | : | Odobenus rosmarus |
| Common Name | : | Walrus |
| Other Name(s) | : | Atlantic Walrus, Pacific Walrus |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 2 |
| Location | : | Arctic Circle |
| Habitat | : | Ice floes and rocky, remote coastlines |
| Colour | : | Grey, Brown |
| Skin Type | : | Hair |
| Size (L) | : | 2.25m - 3.5m (7.5ft - 11.5ft) |
| Weight | : | 400kg - 1,700kg (880lbs - 3,740lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 35kph (22mph) |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Prey | : | Shellfish, Worms, Snails |
| Predators | : | Humans, Killer Whales, Polar Bears |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Herd |
| Life Span | : | 40 - 50 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 6 - 10 years |
| Gestation Period | : | 15 months |
| Average Litter Size | : | 1 |
| Name Of Young | : | Pup |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 2 years |
| Conservation Status | : | Near Threatened |
| Estimated Population Size | : | 200,000 - 250,000 |
| Biggest Threat | : | Hunting and habitat loss |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Long tusks that can grow up to 1m long |
| Fun Fact | : | Inhabits the freezing waters of the Arctic Circle! |