16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A Walrus Male fighting
Male fightings rarely provoke fatal injuries. The very thick skin is a strong protection against coldness but also against tusks. But young walrus can be run over during these fighting and die consequently.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 09.2017 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2018 |
Photo Location: | Enurmino village, Russia |
Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
Copyright: | © Jean-François Lagrot |