Walrus

Scientific name: Odobenus rosmarus

Officially approvedEntity code: ENT-0444Males and females look different

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Structure

Male and female

Male walruses have longer and thicker tusks than females.

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1Odobenus rosmarus (walrus) | Animal Diversity WebSRC-DSC-A321B887BD

Form and structure

Walrus tusks are enlarged canine teeth.

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1Odobenus rosmarus (walrus) | Animal Diversity WebSRC-DSC-A321B887BD

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1Odobenus rosmarus (walrus) | Animal Diversity WebSRC-DSC-A321B887BD
2Atlantic walrus | NAMMCOSRC-DSC-A6452DCE10

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Approved version OWNER-REVIEW-20261108T131044327 · last approved 8 November 2026

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The walrus uses its whiskers to feel the ocean floor.

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1Odobenus rosmarus (walrus) | Animal Diversity WebSRC-DSC-A321B887BD

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Walrus

Structure

Male and female

Form and structure

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