How much do baby walruses weigh?

Life history: Walrus calves are born in late April or early May during the spring migration. They weigh about 140 pounds (64 kg) at birth. Calves are dependent upon their mothers for at least 18 months and occasionally for as long as 2 1/2 years. Most females do not begin to breed until 6 or 7 years of age.

What is a mother walrus called?

Both the male (called a bull) and the female (called a cow) have tusks; however, those of the male are much larger. Males may weigh over a ton and reach a length of more than 10 feet.

What is the size of a walrus?

about 7.25 to 11.5 feet
Walrus aren’t called the Giants or Kings of the Arctic for no reason! Adult walrus are typically about 7.25 to 11.5 feet in size and can weigh up to 1.5 tons (3,000 lbs or 1,360 kg). The weight of a small car!

How long does it take for a baby walrus to be born?

Walrus gestation is 15–16 months. Kaboodle gained approximately 300 pounds during her pregnancy.

How fast is a walrus on land?

Walruses can move surprisingly fast on land, matching the running speed of a human being. They run on all fours like a dog. While swimming, walruses become graceful and use full-body movements to glide through the water. On average, walruses swim about 7 kph (4 mph) but can speed up to 35 kph (22 mph) if necessary.

Can a baby walrus be called a pup?

A newborn walrus, known as a pup or a calf, may weigh 100 to 150 pounds. The baby may start to forage on the ocean floor by 6 or 7 months old, but may continue to nurse for up to 2 years.

How fast are walruses on land?

What is the biggest walrus?

Tipping the scales at an estimated 3,700 lbs, it takes a lot of fish to please a walrus the size of Odin. Accompanied by female Dyna and two others, Odin has just arrived at Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg, Germany from a zoo in Moscow, Russia.

How many walruses are left in the world?

Total world walrus population is about 250,000 animals. The Pacific walrus population is currently unknown but was last estimated at more than 200,000 animals in 1990. The Pacific walrus population has been hunted to depletion and allowed to recover several times.