Walruses gather in massive groups on ice
Walruses form massive resting groups on sea ice, a behavior crucial for survival but increasingly threatened by climate change, forcing them onto overcrowded land.
Walruses, the Arctic's large marine mammals, regularly climb onto sea ice to rest after long foraging trips. These gatherings, known as haul-outs, conserve energy and offer safety in numbers against predators like polar bears. When ice is plentiful, these groups can swell to thousands; Pacific walruses often form herds of 10,000 or more during summer migrations.
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