Why doesn`t captive walruses have tusks? Walruses in captivity have a tendency to break or damage tusks on the concrete of their enclosures, which can lead to infection. read more
Walruses in captivity have a tendency to break or damage tusks on the concrete of their enclosures, which can lead to infection. The tusks are removed as a treatment, to prevent further illness and/or death. read more
Walruses in captivity have a tendency to break or damage tusks on the concrete of their enclosures, which can lead to infection. The tusks are removed as a treatment, to prevent further illness and/or death. Some do manage to keep their tusks, as seen in this video of a walrus at Kamogawa Seaworld, Japan. read more
If I'm not mistaken, the walrus tusk serves the same purpose as horns on a sheep or goat, for fighting (or intimidation of other males) and also for the attraction of a mate. As to why females have tusks too, i believe its for protection of the young, similar to female bovine. read more