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Key facts

Scientific Name
Odobenus rosmarus
Weight
1 t
Length
3.2 m
Lifespan
40 years
Habitat
Arctic Waters
Diet
Carnivore

In context

Walrus anchors a large aquatic comparison at 600 to 1,500 kg, averaging 1,000 kg, and 2.7 to 3.2 m long, averaging 3.0 m. Its aquatic primary medium, terrestrial secondary medium, and 30-to-40-year wild lifespan create a well-rounded comparison profile.

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PHYSICAL SCALE

PHYSICAL SIZE
3.2 × 1.1 m

PHYSICAL

Weight
1 t
Height
1.1 m
Length
3.2 m

LIFE

Lifespan
40 years
Gestation
450 days

TRAITS

Scientific Name
Odobenus rosmarus
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Arctic Waters

ABILITIES

Speed (km/h)
35
Bite Force (PSI)
250

Reported species traits

Sex and geographic scope are not separated, and life stage is unspecified. Ranges do not imply an average. These measurements are not matched to the recorded length or height.

Walrus

Odobenus rosmarus

Reported body length

Reported minimum
2.7 m
Reported maximum
3.2 m
Reported average
3 m

Originally reported units

Reported minimum
270 cm
Reported maximum
320 cm
Reported average
300 cm

Reported mass

Reported minimum
600 kg
Reported maximum
1500 kg
Reported average
1000 kg

Reported wingspan

Unknown

Wild lifespan

Reported minimum
30 years
Reported maximum
40 years
Reported average
Unknown

Locomotion

Primary medium
aquatic
Additional reported media
terrestrial
Reported behaviors
natatorial

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