Walrus

Walruses are considered ....

• Carnivores

• Herbivores

• Omnivores

• Mafist

Answer explanation

Walruses are considered carnivores (meat eaters), but they are not bold hunters.

How long do walrus calves stay with their mother?

• 2 months

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 20 years

Answer explanation

Calves stay with their mothers for 2 years! The mother walrus nurses its baby with milk and the milk helps the baby grow more and more blubber.

What is the name of the cold waters walruses live in?

• Indian

• Atlantic

• Pacific

• Artic

Answer explanation

Most walruses live in the cold Artic waters.

The group the walrus belongs to is ....

• fish.

• mammals.

• amphibians.

• reptiles.

Answer explanation

The walrus is a flabby marine mammal that is covered by brown or pink skin.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Walruses are mean.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Even though many walruses may tip the scales at over 2,000 pounds, they are gentle giants! Their size is big, but they are not mean!

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Walrus tusks can grow to be over ...

• 3 feet long

• 3 inches long

• 1 inch long

• 1 foot long

Answer explanation

Walrus tusks can grow to be over 3 feet long.

Match the following

• helps break through ice

• Whiskers

• helps to protect from freezing weather

• Tusks

• help to feel for shellfish

• Blubber

Answer explanation

Tusks help walruses break through ice or protect themselves, whiskers helps walruses feel for shellfish, & blubber protects the walruses from freezing temperatures.

What is a walrus's favorite food?

• crabs

• seals

• shellfish

• clams

Answer explanation

Walrus's favorite food is shellfish. They dive down under the water and use their whiskers to feel for shellfish.

When do mothers give birth to their babies?

• spring

• summer

• winter

• fall

Answer explanation

Females give birth to their babies in spring. After 15-16 months of waiting, their calf is born.

In what year was the walrus population almost wiped out due to hunting?

• 1930's

• 2000's

• 1980's

• 1950's

Answer explanation

In the 1950's, the whole walrus population was almost wiped out due to hunting. Now, the population is high and the walrus is safe!