I WONDER - Are Walruses Endangered?

Humans have been the primary predators of walruses, especially during the 17th to 18th centuries when they were nearly driven to extinction due to the high value of their meat, tusks, oil, and skin.

Who is considered the main predator of walruses?

• Sharks

• Humans

• Orcas

• Polar bears

During which centuries were walruses almost driven to extinction?

• 18th to 19th centuries

• 17th to 18th centuries

• 16th to 17th centuries

• 15th to 16th centuries

What was NOT a reason for hunting walruses in the past?

• Their tusks

• Their oil

• Their fur

• Their meat

Which of the following materials was NOT obtained from walruses?

• Ivory

• Oil

• Silk

• Leather

What was a significant consequence of human predation on walruses in the 17th to 18th centuries?

• Walruses became extinct

• Walruses migrated to new areas

• Increase in walrus population

• Walruses were nearly extinct