has discovered a new species of extinct walrus-like mammal. The new species is of the extinct genus Ontocetus from the Lower Pleistocene deposits in the North Atlantic. Named Ontocetus posti ...

New species of Ontocetus (Pinnipedia: Odobenidae) from the Lower Pleistocene of the North Atlantic shows similar feeding adaptation independent to the extant walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) PeerJ (2024).

On ice floes and rocky beaches in the far North Atlantic ... But for the moment at least, the Atlantic walrus can enjoy its briny clams and splendid isolation.

There are two main subspecies of walrus, Atlantic and Pacific ... They prefer to come ashore in remote locations far to the North where people are few and traditional survey is difficult.

However, several experts pointed out that Freya's death will have little impact on walrus numbers. "The Atlantic walrus population is not at risk and the loss of this animal, while unfortunate ...

He added Thor was likely to be an Atlantic walrus and was probably an adolescent ... they would instinctively go further north to colder waters. "The really important thing is that although ...

It’s hoped half a million people worldwide will join the new “Walrus from Space” research project, a census of Atlantic walrus and walrus from the Laptev Sea, using satellite images provided ...