The Atlantic walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) in West Greenland

• Main Authors: Born, Erik W., Heide-Jørgensen, Mads P., Davis, Rolph A.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Danish Polar Center/Museum Tusculanum Press 1994
• Subjects: Baffin Bay; Greenland; Nordre Strømfjord; Attu; Avanersuaq; Baffin; Davis Strait; Nassuttooq; Nordre strømfjord; Odobenus rosmarus; Thule; walrus*
• Online Access: https://tidsskrift.dk/meddrgroenland_biosci/article/view/142559

In the early part of the 20th century Atlantic walruses (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) occurred abundantly between approximately 66°N and 70°45'N in Central West Greenland from September until mid June. Between September and December several hundred walruses hauled out on small islands and promon...