Sea Lion Picture Image of a sea lion. This site contains information on the physical characteristics of walrus as well as their habitat, feeding habits and migration patterns. Its long ivory tusks are used for many things, including digging for clams and for protection from attack by polar bears, killer whales and local hunters in kayaks. Walruses are the largest pinnipeds in arctic and subarctic seas. Walrus The largest, heaviest pinniped, the male walrus is a huge animal with heavy tusks, formed from the upper canine teeth which extend downward.
Females also have tusks, but they are shorter and thinner.
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