Curated OER
Hypothesize This!
Learners role play scientists to prove a hypotheses. They determine whether or not walruses stay warmer in water or in air. Students also determine in which environment they lose more body heat.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to the Carnivora
Nice informational site about the order Carnivora. The opening page lists members of the order and briefly describes relationships between humans and carnivores. It links to pages on evolution of carnivores, the ecological roles of...
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Walruses
This site gives an in-depth description of a walrus, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Atlantic Walrus
Get the facts about the Atlantic Walrus. Besides finding a detailed physical description, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the Atlantic Walrus is information...
NOAA
Noaa: Pinnipeds: Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses
Learn about seals, sea lions and walruses. Find out the status of different species on the endangered list and the major factors of these declines.
NOAA
Noaa: Threatened, Endangered & Depleted Seals & Sea Lions
Resource provides information about endangered and depleted seals and sea lions. Great photos of the animals and clear, readable information.
NOAA
Noaa: Pinnipeds
What are pinnipeds? Learn about seals, sea lions, and walruses; their characteristics, where they live and their differences.
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Walrus
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the walrus.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Walrus
Walruses, members of the seal family of marine mammals, are profiled in detail with information about their classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Other features include books for young readers.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Walrus
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Walrus that also includes pictures and an extensive quote from naturalist Edward Nelson.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Walrus
A detailed overview of the walrus' characteristics, physical features, behavior, and habitat. Included are some good photos and classification information.
BBC
Bbc Nature: Walruses, Seals and Sea Lions
Dive in amongst the pinnipeds - the seals, walrus and sea lions - for a taste of what life is like for fin-footed, semi-aquatic mammals. Flat flippers help give these typically rotund, barrel-shaped animals an unlikely grace and beauty...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Walrus (Odobenus Rosmarus)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Odobenus rosmarus, otherwise known as the walrus.