16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
walrus vibrisses
Vibrisses are very sensitive. They are a very important sensorial organ for these mammals which have a poor sight. They are also used as « hands » to separate food on the sea bottom and push it towards the mouth.
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 |