Introduces the physical characteristics, family life, and behaviors of seals and walruses.

Walruses are marine animals who live in the Bering seas and in other parts of the Pacific and Arctic oceans between Russsia and Alaska. Their scientific name is Odobenidae which is a Greek term meaning "tooth walker." They don't actually walk on their tusks but do use them for many tasks. The name "walrus" comes from the old Scandinavian word valroos, which means "whale-horse." Explore many other fascinating facts about these amazing sea animals....