Walrus use their 'tusks,' which are in fact canine teeth, to get themselves out of the water and onto land in Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Semi-retired vet and wildlife photographer Doctor Rick Beldegreen captured the incredible sight of a herd of thousands or walruses crowded together on an Aleutian Islands beach as melting sea ice forced the animals ashore. Whilst on a trip in Alaska photographing brown bears during the annual salmon run, Rick received news from a local bush pilot about the huge herd of walruses. (Photo/VCG)
