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O RLANDO, Florida (KTUU) - A Pacific walrus rescued from Utqiagvik, Alaska, is now celebrating her first birthday at SeaWorld Orlando. The young calf named Ukiaq, also known as “Uki,” translates to ...
Male walruses are known as "bulls." They can weigh up to 4,400 pounds and are over 10 feet in length. They are also known for ...
Moo-ve over, Moo Deng — here comes Uki, the adorable orphaned walrus. The brave girl, found abandoned along the Arctic Ocean, made the long journey from a rescue center in Alaska to her new home ...
In mid-July, a 600kg (94 stone) walrus, affectionately nicknamed Freya, appeared near Norway's capital city in the Oslo Fjord. Not one to remain low-key, she soon became a local celebrity, as ...
A rare walrus calf is under 24/7 cuddle care after he was found wandering alone in northern Alaska last week.
A rare walrus calf that was under 24/7 cuddle care after being found wandering alone in northern Alaska has died, according to the Alaska SeaLife Center.
The popular 1,300-pound walrus named Freya was euthanized after concerns that she was a danger to the public. But the decision to kill her has divided Norwegians. Tor Erik Schrder/NTB, Agence ...
A baby walrus was found alone in Alaska with little hope for survival. Now, in a rare and "exceptional" rescue attempt, he's being raised with 24/7 cuddles.
This walrus calf was estimated to be about 1 or 2 weeks old when she was found abandoned on a beach in northern Alaska. She is now recovering and gaining weight at the Alaska SeaLife Center in ...
The new walrus is described in a study published August 13 in the open-access journal PeerJ Life & Environment and highlights an intriguing case of convergent evolution in these large marine mammals.
Science Archaeology Walrus DNA suggests meetings between Vikings and Indigenous Inuit Norse sailing routes needed to avoid seasonal sea ice. Andrew Paul Sep 30, 2024 1:37 PM EDT ...