Weighing Up to 1200 kg, the Walrus ranks as one of the heaviest carnivore mammals (#3 of 32). Native to Arctic, Subarctic, it lives in Arctic, Coastal Areas habitats and is classified as Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Walrus | Carnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2K kg | 50 kg | ↑ 2300% |
| Height | 3.2K cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 48 km/h | ↓ 17% |
| Avg Speed | 40 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Walrus inhabits Arctic, Coastal Areas habitats. It can be found in Arctic, Subarctic.
Typical coloring: Brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Walrus is a group-based species belonging to the Odobenidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Walrus is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 32 carnivore mammals, the Walrus’s weight of Up to 1200 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 50 kg.
Weight rank: #2 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Walrus weigh?
A Walrus typically weighs Up to 1200 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 50 kg among carnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Walrus?
The Walrus is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Walrus live?
The Walrus is found in Arctic, Subarctic, in arctic, coastal areas habitats.
How does the Walrus reproduce?
The Walrus has a gestation period of 20–25 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026