Walrus Facts and Conservation Quiz

What is the primary habitat of walruses?

• Savannahs

• Arctic Circle

• Deserts

• Tropical rainforests

Which group of animals do walruses belong to?

• Cetaceans

• Pinnipeds

• Marsupials

• Rodents

What is the primary diet of walruses?

• Insects

• Fruits and vegetables

• Plankton

• Shelled mollusks and other sea creatures

How do walruses contribute to the ocean ecosystem?

• By producing oxygen

• By mixing nutrients into the water

• By cleaning the ocean floor

• By reducing water pollution

What is a keystone species?

• A species that is the largest in its habitat

• A species that is found only in one location

• A species that plays a critical role in maintaining the structure of an ecosystem

• A species that is not important to its ecosystem

What unique feature do walruses have that other pinnipeds do not?

• Wings

• Gills

• Tusks

• Fins

How do male walruses use their tusks?

• To show dominance and attract mates

• To build nests

• To dig for food

• To swim faster

What are the main predators of walruses?

• Lions and tigers

• Sharks and dolphins

• Eagles and hawks

• Polar bears and orcas

What is the biggest threat to walruses today?

• Climate change

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

What can individuals do to help mitigate the threats to walruses?

• Ignore climate change

• Support renewable energy

• Hunt more walruses

• Use more fossil fuels