Freya, the walrus who became an attraction, then a disruption, killed by officials August 14, 2022 A 1,300-pound walrus who had become a threat to human safety after squatting for weeks off the coast of Oslo hanging around piers and… Continue Reading
Walrus has made herself at home on a Dutch submarine far from the Arctic November 10, 2021 The Royal Netherlands Navy really does have a Walrus-class submarine. Officials have been documenting the escapades of a female walrus that has been hanging… Continue Reading
Wayward walrus winds up in Ireland after long detour from Arctic March 15, 2021 A lucky Alan Houlihan and his five-year-old daughter, Muireann, were the first to enjoy the incredibly rare sight of an Arctic walrus lounging on a rock… Continue Reading
Quebec Aquarium walrus has first Canadian baby born in captivity May 9, 2016 It’s a walrus! The Aquarium of Quebec announced Sunday via Facebook that it’s walrus Araliaq has given birth. It’s a rare event as this… Continue Reading
Ontario bans breeding of orcas in captivity January 27, 2015 In a Canadian first, Ontario has banned the captive breeding and acquisition of killer whales. The province has also introduced better protections for marine mammals… Continue Reading
Shrinking sea ice forces 35,000 walruses ashore in Alaska October 2, 2014 Desperate to find sea ice for a safe place to rest, tens of thousands of walruses have been photographed on beaches in Alaska. The National… Continue Reading
49s head coach Jim Harbaugh goes head-to-head with a walrus March 18, 2014 Siku may not be a Super Bowl champ, but she’s definitely up to National Football League standards. The female walrus had no problem keeping… Continue Reading