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Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus)
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These clumsy and fat mammals on land are amazingly fast and agile in the ocean! This encounter ...
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Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus)
www.ross.no
These clumsy and fat mammals on land are amazingly fast and agile in the ocean! This encounter by the Seven Islands, Svalbard is from a zodiac, and they swam towards us to check us out as if this was a strange and much larger than usual member of their species. They even swam underneath the zodiac, but never did they try to intimidate or seemed nervous by our presence.
They are so large and powerful that even the polar bear will not attack a healthy walrus, unless a young is all alone. The tusks powered by their bulk (up to 2,000 kg) is enough to kill a polar bear (up to 700 kg).
It was hard to keep track and shoot, as they popped up in new places like whack-a-moles!
As with most wildlife, humans hunted this species almost to extinction, but is now growing steadily in numbers due to several decades of protection. This picture is also a great example of this as you see three different age groups – a sign of reproduction.
Despite this, the walrus is still a vulnerable species.
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These clumsy and fat mammals on land are amazingly fast and agile in the ocean! This encounter by the Seven Islands, Svalbard is from a zodiac, and they swam towards us to check us out as if this was a strange and much larger than usual member of their species. They even swam underneath the zodiac, but never did they try to intimidate or seemed nervous by our presence.
They are so large and powerful that even the polar bear will not attack a healthy walrus, unless a young is all alone. The tusks powered by their bulk (up to 2,000 kg) is enough to kill a polar bear (up to 700 kg).
It was hard to keep track and shoot, as they popped up in new places like whack-a-moles!
As with most wildlife, humans hunted this species almost to extinction, but is now growing steadily in numbers due to several decades of protection. This picture is also a great example of this as you see three different age groups – a sign of reproduction.
Despite this, the walrus is still a vulnerable species.
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Action Award
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Contest Finalist in Moments In Time Photo Contest
Zenith Award
Top Shot Award
Contest Finalist in Colossal Wildlife Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Wildlife And Water Photo Contest
Runner Up in Big Mammals Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Big Mammals Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Wildlife Portraits Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Powerful Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 2
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MaryAnne306
March 09, 2017
What a wonderful photo! Congratulations on all your awards--well-deserved. Great description, too--thanks.
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Pamelabole
March 10, 2017
Hahaha.....those faces!!!, I just love this!!! Amazing capture....lucky you to have such a thrilling experience!!!! Congrats on your finalist award!!!! : )
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Pegertler
January 11, 2018
Masterful in every way. I’m guessing you’re a biologist by profession or interest. Your write up is informative and accurate and enhances an already magnificent image.
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marcam10
May 16, 2018
Superb wildlife image …wonderful focus and clarity. Those little drops falling from the moustache a beautiful detail. so glad you have mentioned the revival of this once endangered animal. : )
geddersfitz
June 06, 2018
Absolutely brilliant picture, the focus and detail is awesome, very talented photographer
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