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24 lut 2022 · Adult male Pacific walruses weigh between 800 and 1,700 kg (1,800 and 3700 lb) on average 2 (source: G.L. Wood, The Guinness book of animal facts and feats, 1986). Adult female Pacific walruses weigh less than males, at an average of 800 kg (1,800 lb) 3 (source: University of Michigan).
The average gestation period in females is around 15 to 16 months, including a 3 to 4-month delay in implantation. The calves are born during migration in spring from April to June. They weigh about 45 to 75 kg (99 to 165 lb) at birth and have an average length of 120 cm (47 inches).
16 maj 2024 · Walruses can weigh up to 1.5 tons. Fully grown adult males weigh between 1750 pounds and 3750 pounds, while mature females weigh between 880 and 2750 pounds. These massive creatures have many unique features that help them adapt to frigid northern climates.
31 gru 2009 · Adult male walruses have an average body length of around 320 cm and weigh 1200–1500 kg; adult females have a body length of around 270 cm and weigh 600–850 kg.
The average weight of a walrus pup is about 60 kg with a length of 120 cm. When the calves are born, they immediately know how to swim. This, along with the mother’s protection, decreases the chance for predation. Before the calves are weaned, they live with the herd of female walruses.
Males and females both have large tusks used for defense, getting out of the water, and cutting through ice. These are elongated canines, which are present in both male and female walruses and can reach a length of 1 m (3 ft 3 in) and weigh up to 5.4 kg (12 lb). Young walruses are deep brown and grow paler and more cinnamon-colored as they age.
11 mar 2008 · Females grow to lengths between 7.5 feet and 10 feet (2.3-3.1 m) and weigh between 400 pounds and 1,250 pounds (882kg-2756 kg). The Atlantic males are a bit smaller at 9.5 feet (2.9 m) and 2,000 pounds (908 kg). Females are shorter but fatter at about eight feet (2.4 m) and 1,750 pounds (794 kg) [source: Burns].
