The newest cutie-patootie warming up to steal the social media spotlight is a rare orphaned Pacific walrus calf named Ukiaq — affectionately called “Uki” — rescued from the Arctic Ocean after being ...

Among them were Diana Hawke and Staci Owens of SeaWorld Orlando. Speaking to PEOPLE, Hawke spoke about her initial visit with the walrus, who rescuers named "Ukiaq," which translates to “autumn” in ...

The video, taken on March 24 at Dalian Sun Asia Ocean World, shows zookeepers going all out to celebrate the walrus’ eighth ...

But they have to hit you with their tusks to figure out what you are. And for a walrus to hit one of us can be lethal.” Indeed, their ivory tusks can be nearly two feet long. Hooked into ice ...

In June 2024, the Eskimo Walrus Commission coordinated with US Fish and Wildlife Service and US Geological Survey to bring ...

She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. Her work previously appeared in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Dallas Morning News, Eater and other publications. A 1,300-pound walrus is captivating ...

With tusks like an elephant and the body of an overgrown seal, the Pacific walrus is one blubbery beast. This ungainly animal, often gathered en masse on rocky beaches or seen riding ice floes, dives ...

At Alfred University, our Honors Program is unique: not only do we offer obscure courses, but we also feature a walrus as both our mascot and our seal. A seal in Latin is sigillum, which is one of the ...

Speaking to PEOPLE, Hawke spoke about her initial visit with the walrus, who rescuers named "Ukiaq," which translates to “autumn” in the language of the Iñupiaq people who live in the area of ...

How experts at SeaWorld Orlando are caring for an orphaned baby walrus, found injured and alone in Alaska Virginia Chamlee is a Politics Writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE for three ...