Walruses in Greenland The walrus with its large body and highly
distinctive tusks is easily recognisable. Its tusks can grow up
to 50 centimetres (20 inches) in length and are used by the
walrus as a useful tool, for example when hauling itself up onto
an ice floe. The tusks are also used in self-defence when killer
whales or polar bears attack the walrus, which can be up to 3
metres (10 feet) in length and weigh 1000 kg (2,200 lbs). Where
to find walruses Walruses are seen on land and along the coast
throughout East Greenland, in particular between 63° and 81° N.
In North Greenland the Davis Strait, Baffin Bay and the Thule
district are the best places to see walruses. In West Greenland
- where the walrus does not venture onto land - they can be seen
from Sisimiut and north towards the Thule district. Considering
that Greenland's coastline is more than 44,000 km (27,500 miles)
in length, walruses are relatively few in number. Forage for
food Walruses generally stay close to the edge of the sea ice or
on drif