Walrus pictures show the appearance and habits of this marine mammal

The walrus is a large marine mammal that lives in the Arctic seas, named for the pair of thick, long, curved tusks that grow from the mouth of adult individuals. Through walrus pictures, you can directly see its rough, deeply wrinkled skin, its stocky, round, plump build, and its thick layer of subcutaneous fat; these features are all related to its long-term adaptation to icy seawater.

In walrus pictures, the most eye-catching feature is that pair of tusks. Both male and female walruses grow tusks, and the tusks of males are usually longer and thicker. Around the walrus's mouth grows a dense set of stiff whiskers, like a small brush, which help it search for food in the seabed sediment. Its front and hind limbs are flipper-shaped; on land they can support its body as it shuffles along, and in water they are flexible paddles.

Most walrus pictures are taken on drift ice or beaches, where herds of walruses crowd together to rest, a truly spectacular sight. Walruses are highly dependent on ice, and like to lie on drift ice to bask in the sun and rest; when drift ice decreases, they gather along the coastline. The pinkish-brown skin often seen in pictures is actually a color change that appears in walruses after emerging from the water, influenced by body temperature.

When enjoying walrus pictures, you can distinguish individual differences by tusk length, whisker density and body size; adult males are usually larger and have thicker tusks. Read alongside the introductions on this site about walrus diet and natural enemies to gain a more complete understanding of the life of this Arctic animal.