Walrus Wonderland: 7 Facts to Blow Your Mind

29th March, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

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[{"selector":"#anim-5e57f04f-8956-4180-b4e1-6291eb78837c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.84081840425442%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1df8a12f-1555-4c46-bfa2-09199c038959","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-030a113e-929f-4231-92aa-04c1fec90204","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The walrus – a truly unique and awe-inspiring animal of the frozen north. Learn more