How does a walrus and an elephant seal differ?

A walrus: Lives in the Northern Hemisphere only, it has large tusks and eats mostly shellfish. The Elephant Seal: Lacks large, external tusks, live in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and eat mostly fish and squid. read more

With the exception of the Baikal seal, which is endemic to a freshwater lake of the same name in Russia, pinnipeds are marine creatures found around the poles and in temperate regions. Elephant seals and walruses, which can weigh up to 8,800 and 3,700 pounds, respectively, are the largest pinnipeds. read more

Bull elephant seals have been known to attack automobiles parked near the beach. Another way to distinguish walruses from elephant seals is the lack of tusks on the elephant seals' part. An elephant seals will never grow tusks, although the canine teeth are slightly enlarged for fighting. Probably the most discernible part of an elephant seal, though, is the big nose. read more