Walrus Facts for Kids

The video presents five fascinating facts about walruses. It covers their habitat in the Arctic, highlighting the differences between Atlantic and Pacific subspecies. The video explains the role of walrus tusks in adaptation to the Arctic environment and how their sensitive whiskers aid in food detection. It also discusses the limited natural predators of walruses, mainly orcas and polar bears, and concludes with the historical impact of human hunting on walrus populations.

Where can Atlantic walruses be found?

• In the deserts of Africa

• In the southern seas near Antarctica

• In coastal areas from Canada to Greenland

• In the Pacific Ocean near Alaska

What is one of the primary uses of walrus tusks?

• To attract mates during the breeding season

• To help them climb out of the water

• To dig for food in the sand

• To communicate with other walruses

How do walruses use their whiskers?

• To detect food at the ocean floor

• To sense changes in water temperature

• To communicate with other walruses

• To navigate through icy waters

Which of the following is a natural predator of the walrus?

• Seals

• Penguins

• Orcas

• Sharks

What was a significant threat to walruses in the 17th to 18th centuries?

• Loss of habitat

• Pollution

• Human hunting for tusks and oil

• Climate change