Types of Walruses

The Atlantic walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) is the smaller of the two subspecies of Odobenidae, with shorter tusks as well. They usually live in coastal areas of North-eastern Canada and Greenland.

The Laptev Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus laptevi) is more of an idea than an actual species. It is a source of conflict in the scientific world. Many believe that it shouldn't exist. In the world, there are about 200,000 Pacific walruses. Scientists began noticing, however, that a select population...

Walrus hunts are regulated by resource managers in Russia, the United States, Canada, and Denmark, and representatives of the respective hunting communities. An estimated four to seven thousand Pacific walruses are harvested in Alaska and in Russia, including a significant portion (about 42%) of struck and lost animals.