I Gave a Walrus a Dental Exam! #shorts

#walrus #shorts #kpassionate Why does this walrus have metal caps on his tusks? I answer that and several other frequently asked questions in this video here: Walrus tusks, which are found on both males and females, are actually large canine teeth which grow throughout their lives and can reach a meter in length! Walrus tusks don’t have a hard outer enamel layer like human teeth. And because walruses naturally rub their tusks, they can get worn down and allow bacteria to enter the tooth and cause infection and pain, which can have serious health side effects. That is why this walrus, named Balzak, has metal crowns on his tusks to prevent them from becoming worn down and susceptible to bacterial infection. That’s just one reason he gets regular dental check ups! As big as he looks, Balzak is still growing. He is still a juvenile walrus! He currently weighs 2,100 lbs or almost 1,000 kg. Adult male walruses can grow to be twice this size, weighing betwee