Walrus
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Last captive walruses in Canada moved to new SeaWorld in Abu DhabiThe Quebec Aquarium says the move to Abu Dhabi went well and that one of their trainers will remain with Boris as he adapts to the new home.CanadaMar 2, 2023
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Norway euthanizes Freya, celebrity walrus that captured hearts, drew crowdsFreya the walrus was euthanized early Sunday morning by the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries because the public was not heeding warnings to stay away from her.TrendingAug 15, 2022
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Freya the walrus sinks boats as her star rises — and she might be cleaning up Europe’s seasFreya the walrus has already captured the hearts of Norwegians, but some researchers believe that she's not only a celebrity but also an environmental activist.TrendingJul 28, 2022
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Annual Iqaluit walrus hunt sees community share meat, tradition"It's very nice to pass down the knowledge to the next generation that will be doing this in the future," said Joshua Mike, who was on the hunt with his son.CanadaNov 1, 2020
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An angry walrus attacked — and reportedly sank — a Russian navy boatA mother walrus attacked a Russian landing boat in the Arctic, although the military is downplaying the incident.TrendingSep 24, 2019
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‘She was a very playful animal’: Headline grabbing walrus dies at Quebec City aquariumSamka, one of the only walruses to give birth in captivity in Canada, has died in Quebec City's aquarium. She was 13 years old.CanadaJun 30, 2018
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Alaska’s popular walrus cam streams again after a decadeA popular webcam showing large male Pacific walruses lying on the beach with a Hitchcockian number of seabirds flying overhead is once again streaming to the Internet.WorldMay 22, 2015
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Huge walrus haul out in Alaska result of retreating sea ice say scientistsA walrus haul out has been spotted in northwest Alaska with 35,000 of the animals overwhelming the beaches.Oct 1, 2014
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U.S. takes measures to protect walrus gathered on northwest Alaska shoreThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is trying to avoid a stampede of walrus that can lead to the death of their own pups.EnvironmentSep 19, 2013
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