LC Carnivore Arctic, Coastal Areas
Up to 1200 kg
Weight
40–50 yrs
Lifespan
40 km/h
Top Speed
Arctic, Subarctic
Found In
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.
Recorded in Acadia National Park
The Walrus has 1 field records across 1 park in the National Park Service biodiversity database.
| Park | Nativeness | Abundance | T&E Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Non-native | NA | 50 |
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| 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 | — | — |
| Lifespan | 45 yrs | 12.5 yrs | ↑ 260% |
Range Across 2 Regions
Habitat: Arctic, Coastal Areas
Found In: Arctic, Subarctic
Coloration: Brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Group-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 20–25 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 40–50 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #2 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | 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 |
| 6 | Brown Bear | 70–780 kg | LC |