Biology
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A massive circumpolar pinniped with large tusks
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- Lloyd Lowry
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- Bodil Bluhm
Habitat
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Arctic, Atlantic waters of Canada and Greenland; Offshore and in deep water within dense sea ice
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Life Cycle
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Size at birth 1.5m (15 feet); Sexual maturity at 5-7 years; Females have calves every 3 years; Longevity over 60 years, possibly more than 100; Behavior; Vocal and gregarious
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Trophic Strategy
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arrow range of prey which include Greenland halibut, squid, and polar cod; Echolocate prey with sonar
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Comprehensive Description
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Gray-brown to cinnamon brown and sometimes pink; Robust, large body with Tusks
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