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animals1 year ago•2 min saved

"Surprising Walrus Foot Facts Revealed by Marine Biologist"

Marine biologist KP shared surprising facts about walrus feet, including the presence of toes, ankles, knees, and tiny toenails, sparking amusement and astonishment among viewers. Additional fun facts about walruses include their scientific name "Odobenus rosmarus," their use of tusks for breaking through ice and insulation, their ability to nap in water, and their impressive swimming speed. Walruses have only two predators, the Orca and the Polar Bear.

via Yahoo Life|

#animal-facts #animals #fun-facts

wildlife-conservation2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragic Loss: Rescued Walrus Calf Receiving Round-the-Clock Cuddles Passes Away

Despite receiving round-the-clock care and cuddles from wildlife rescue workers, a 150-pound walrus pup rescued from a frozen Alaskan oil field died due to complications of malnutrition. The orphaned calf, found alone and suffering from malnutrition and dehydration, was admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center's Wildlife Response Program. Despite the center's best efforts, the young mammal suffered nutrient malabsorption and other complications, ultimately succumbing to his condition. A necropsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

via The Washington Post|

#alaska-sealife-center #animal-care #malnutrition

animal-rescue2 years ago•3 min saved

Rescued Walrus Calf Receives 24/7 Cuddle Care in Alaska

A rare walrus calf was rescued in Alaska after being found wandering alone. The calf is currently receiving "24/7 cuddle care" to ensure its well-being.

via CNN|

#alaska #animal-rescue #cuddle-care

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

NASA detects multiple asteroids approaching Earth at alarming speeds.

An asteroid the size of 18 walruses is set to pass by the Earth on May 21, according to NASA's asteroid tracker. The asteroid, named 2023 JK, is estimated to be 64 meters in diameter and will pass around 1.65 million kilometers away from Earth. While humanity is at no risk of being killed by asteroids any time soon, walruses are under severe threat from climate change. The World Wildlife Fund and British Antarctic Survey have put together a five-year initiative where the public can look through thousands of satellite images to spot walruses as part of the first-ever effort to carry out a full population census for these animals.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#asteroid #climate-change #earth

arts-and-culture2 years ago•0 min saved

Controversially Euthanized Walrus Honored with Life-Size Sculpture in Norway

A bronze sculpture of a walrus named Freya, who became a popular attraction in Oslo before being euthanized by authorities, has been unveiled at the Oslo marina. The life-size sculpture was created by Norwegian artist Astri Tonoian and was funded through a crowdfunding campaign that raised about 270,000 Norwegian kroner ($25,000). The sculpture honors the 600-kilogram mammal that became a global celebrity last year after it was seen frolicking and basking in an Oslo fjord.

via HuffPost|

#arts-and-culture #astri-tonoian #euthanized-animal

arts-and-culture2 years ago•1 min saved

Controversial Euthanized Walrus Immortalized in Norway Sculpture

A bronze sculpture of Freya, the walrus that became a global celebrity after being seen in an Oslo fjord before being euthanized by Norwegian authorities, has been unveiled in Oslo. The life-size sculpture by Norwegian artist Astri Tonoian was placed near the spot where the 1,300-pound mammal was seen resting and relaxing during the summer of 2022. A crowdfunding campaign was launched to finance the sculpture, which managed to gather about $25,000 by October 2022. The euthanasia of Freya caused public outrage as people had not followed recommendations to keep a safe distance away from the massive animal.

via NPR|

#arts-and-culture #euthanasia #norway

animals2 years ago•1 min saved

Controversial Euthanized Walrus Immortalized in Oslo Sculpture

A life-size statue of Freya, a walrus who was controversially euthanized in Norway last year, has been unveiled in Oslo. The walrus became a viral sensation for videos of it enjoying itself in an Oslo fjord last summer. Norwegian authorities made the decision to kill the beloved animal for public safety reasons, saying fans of the walrus hadn’t kept their distance from it as officials had recommended. The statue, called "For Our Sins," was crowd-funded and created by artist Astri Tonoian.

via Fox News|

#animals #controversy #euthanized