Walruses: Heavyweights With Unexpected Skills | Free Documentary Nature

One characteristic feature of the walrus is the two enormous teeth in the upper jaw stretching down well below the lower jaw; these are terrifying weapons. Another feature is their tremendous weight - a male can weigh up to 1500 kg. Part of their body mass is made up of the protective layer of fat several centimetres thick all over the body under the leathery skin. This is needed because these large-scale seals live in the Polar Seas on the edge of the pack-ice. Observing walruses in their own habitat (both underwater and on land) is not at all easy. In the first place, Arctic weather conditions can scupper observations most effectively. This is a problem faced daily by Australian biologist and walrus specialist Jason Roberts, who has lived on Spitsbergen for many years and who has spent his time dedicated to studying the private lives of the walruses and their families. __________________________________________________________ Subscribe to Free Documentary - Nature Channel for free: http://bit.ly/2mFDC3Q Facebook: https://bit.ly/2QfRxbG Twitter: https://bit.ly/2QlwRiI __________________________________________________________ #FreeDocumentaryNature #Documentary #Walruses __________________________________________________________ Free Documentary Nature aims to provide high-quality documentaries on YouTube for free, utilizing the best practices in nature documentary filmmaking and collaborating with renowned filmmakers and production studios. You will see stunning shots from the depths of the oceans and from above, telling captivating stories and showcasing the incredible diversity of our planet.