Walrus

The walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) is a large flippered marine mammal with a discontinuous distribution about the North Pole in the Arctic Ocean and subarctic seas of the Northern Hemisphere. The walrus is the only living species in the family Odobenidae and genus Odobenus. This species is subdivided into three subspecies: the Atlantic walrus (O. r. rosmarus) which lives in the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific walrus (O. r. divergens) which lives in the Pacific Ocean, and O. r. laptevi, which lives in the Laptev Sea of the Arctic Ocean.

Adult walruses are easily recognized by their prominent tusks, whiskers, and bulkiness. Adult males in the Pacific can weigh more than 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) and, among pinnipeds, are exceeded in size only by the two species of elephant seals. Walruses live mostly in shallow waters above the continental shelves, spending significant amounts of their lives on the sea ice looking for benthic bivalve mollusks to eat. Walruses are relatively long-lived, social animals, and they are considered to be a "keystone species" in the Arctic marine regions.

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Walrus (locomotive)

Walrus is a diesel locomotive currently on the Groudle Glen Railway. Walrus has a sister locomotive called Dolphin.

Early career

This locomotive was one of three built in 1952 by the Hunslet Engine Company for Robert Hudson (explaining the unusual manufacturers' title which appears prominently, cast into the locomotive's radiator frontage). It was built to run in a sand and gravel pit in Twickenham and did so until closure, after which the three were put up for sale. Along with works No. 4352 the locomotive was purchased by Doddington Park in Chipping Sodbury where a pleasure ground had been established. It was at this time that the locomotive acquired a "steam outline" structure. This consisted of a sheet metal half-cab with oval windows, false dome and chimney. The exhaust from the engine which had previously been directed beneath the frames was re-routed to be shot from this new chimney to give the appearance that the engine was "steaming" along. The locomotive was given the name "Doddington Dragon" at this time and heraldic crests added to the side panels. By 1980 the park was suffering losses and was closed, the locomotive, her sister, carriages and all trackwork were put up for sale.

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Walrus (disambiguation)

In addition to the animal, Walrus may refer to:

Individuals

Barry White, who was popularly known as "The Walrus of Love"

Craig Stadler, professional PGA Tour golfer, popularly known as "the Walrus"

Jamie Hyneman, special effects artist and co-host of the television show Mythbusters is nicknamed "walrus"

Paul Heyman, professional wrestling manager and promoter, humorously referred to as "the Walrus" because of his size and appearance.

Songs

"I Am the Walrus", a song by The Beatles

"Walrus", a song by the industrial metal band Ministry, from their 2004 album Houses of the Molé

"Walrus", a song by the punk rock band Unwritten Law, from their 2005 album Here's to the Mourning

Transportation

Aviation

Supermarine Walrus, a British amphibious aircraft of World War II

Westland Walrus, a British reconnaissance aircraft of the 1920s

Walrus HULA, a heavy-lift hybrid airship studied by the American Defense Advanced Research Projects Administration (DARPA)

Maritime

HNLMS Walrus, two submarines of the Royal Netherlands Navy

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