Walrus Sings, Roars, and Slurps Krill #shorts

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Here, a juvenile male walrus named Balzak (pronounced Bel - Zach) demonstrates his impressive vocal range. Balzak also shows off the unique feeding behavior of walruses. Walruses are suction feeders! Slurping up things like clams, mussels, and even krill.

Unfortunately, tiny organisms like krill eat microplastics found in the ocean. Krill contaminated with microplastic are then eaten by larger fish and then the microplastics biomagnify up the food chain where they eventually reach walruses, whales, and even humans. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/3b0jIWpneuY

Walruses are among the most vocal of the pinniped family, which includes seals and sea lions. Walruses even have vocal cords. During courtship, male walruses will vocalize above and below the water to attract females. They can make clicks, knocks, whistles, and even humming sounds.

Balzak was born at the Aquarium du Quebec back in 2016 and I had the privilege of working with this handsome walrus for several years. During that time, Balzak participated in several important research projects into the metabolism of walruses and this information was used to enact laws and policies aimed at protecting his cousins in the wild.

Recently, Balzak and his sister Lakina have moved to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium where I now have the opportunity to work with him again after several years. He looks great and I can't wait to share more of him and his sister Lakina in the near future!

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