Walrus tusks will grow several feet during their lifetimes. They use them to dig food on the seafloor, break through ice, and in social interactions with other walruses. The rate of growth can vary ...

LIFE CYCLE: The maximum lifespan of a walrus is approximately 40 years. FEEDING: Walruses eat clams, crabs, shrimp, soft corals, sea cucumbers, and various other mollusks. They use their extremely ...