On June 3, 14-year old female, “Kaboodle”, gave birth to her first calf. Kaboodle and her baby immediately began to bond and are vocalising with each other.
The park’s walrus program plays an important role in educating the public about these amazing animals. While walruses are not yet listed as a threatened species, they have been affected due to global climate change. Kaboodle and her calf will soon inspire park guests to learn more about the plight of walruses in the wild.
Calves are born with robust whiskers which aid in detecting the shellfish that are part of their diet. Both males and females have large tusks that used for defense, cutting through ice and getting out of the water.
Kaboodle and her calf are currently not on public display. They remain under 24-hour care with the husbandry team to ensure both mum and calf continue to thrive and bond together.
