Differences and Similarities Of Sea Lions and Walruses

By Victoria
Walruses and sea-lions have several differences regarding their diet, appearances, and personalities. Although they are both carnivorous, the sea lion prefers squid, miniscule fish and sea birds compared to the walrus’ diet of clams, crabs, and mollusks. Weighing around a ton, walruses clearly have more body fat than sea-lions. Have you ever seen a walrus in the circus? Of course not, because walruses cannot be trained like the gifted, enjoyable sea-lions. Climate change is not a problem for the walrus’ rough skin and size-changing blood vessels which keep them swimming in the coldest of waters. If not for the sea-lion’s soft skin there could be serious freezing issues. Sea-lions have darling dog-like faces and a longer body than walruses which possess coarse whiskers and a shorter neck. Shy walruses rarely adventure to the shore like the brave sea-lions. Harsh habitats change in the wintery ice-lands of the Artic Ocean but, amazingly, walruses cope with that as well. Happily, sea-lions waddle around trash-lined coastlines instead of facing the frosty oceans of the Artic Circle. In comparison, both have unique qualities and are both special animals. However, there are still several differences in diets, appearances, and personalities that the walrus and sea-lion will never see “eye to eye” on.
The walrus and sea lion share several similarities which include swimming abilitys, predators, and they have different diets. Swimming around they use their powerful fins when “at sea.” Besides their navigational skills, they are social and curious bystanders along coastlines. Sadly, killer whales, polar bears, and men have decreased their numbers by hoards. However, they are carnivores themselves, living on a diet consisting of plants, clams, fish, crabs, and a variety of sea foods. Since they are on the lookout for dangers, walruses and sea lions safely travel in groups to new coastlines. Both are mammals and members of the entertaining seal family. The similarities of walruses and sea lions are numerous because of their similar behaviors.



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