Definition of walrus
walrus
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: a large gregarious marine mammal (Odobenus rosmarus of the family Odobenidae) of arctic waters related to the seals that has limbs modified into webbed flippers, long ivory tusks, a tough wrinkled hide, stiff whiskers, and a thick layer of blubber ◆The male walrus may reach a weight of over 3700 pounds (1678 kilograms). Walrus typically inhabit moving pack ice and usually feed on organisms (such as clams and mussels) living on or near the ocean's bottom. Walrus of the northern Atlantic are considered a separate subspecies (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) from the somewhat larger northern Pacific walrus (Odobenus rosmarus divergens).
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However, among the 241 trichinosis cases reported in Alaska since 1975, 24 were associated with eating undercooked seal and 100 were tied to walrus.
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However, among the 241 trichinosis cases reported in Alaska since 1975, 24 were associated with eating undercooked seal and 100 were tied to walrus.
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The walrus was still on the barge the next morning and the barge crew summoned wildlife experts.
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Many residents of coastal communities in northern and western Alaska consume walrus and other marine mammals as part of subsistence hunting, or hunting for survival.
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The walrus is one of several animals the team is currently caring for.
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Trump is basically a walrus wearing a T-shirt that says, ‘
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Leanna Matthews, a PhD student at Syracuse University studying pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, and walruses), agreed that seal rescues are best left to marine mammal rescue organizations.
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Saws have replaced the walrus tusk knives that the Inuit favored for building igloos a generation ago.
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Origin and Etymology of walrus
Dutch, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish & Norwegian hvalros walrus, Old Norse rosmhvalr
WALRUS Defined for English Language Learners
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: a large animal that lives on land and in the sea in northern regions and that has flippers and long tusks
WALRUS Defined for Kids
walrus
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: a large animal of northern seas that is related to the seal and has long ivory tusks, a tough wrinkled hide, and flippers used in swimming, diving, and moving about on land
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