walrus

walrus

Walrus is a carnivorous mammal in the family Walrus, which has only one species and no subspecies. Walrus has a cylindrical body, thick and obese. Flat head, blunt snout. The forelimbs are relatively long, and the fingers are spread apart; The hind limbs can bend forward, allowing for crawling on land and swinging left and right while swimming. The tail is very short, hidden in the skin behind the buttocks. Male white upper canine teeth grow continuously throughout their lives, with their roots attached to the upper jaw and a very strong connection to the skull. The tips extend out of the mouth to form elephant like fangs, hence the name.