July 22nd, 2009
A partial survey of Pacific walrus estimates their minimum population at just 15,164. A 1990 aerial survey estimated the population at 201,039 in the same region, but the count is likely to have missed a number of animals
Anchorage Daily News
See also:
Canada, Greenland to do High Arctic walrus survey The movement of walrus is becoming increasingly important as the Arctic sea ice shrinks (CBC)
North America nature, United States nature | Tags: Alaska wildlife, Pacific walrus, Population of walrus in Alaska, Walruses in Alaska|