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Post by brobear on Feb 22, 2023 9:25:58 GMT -5
Just for fun... this battle takes place not too close to the water's edge on dry land. 1400 pound Kodiak bear vs 3000 pound bull walrus.  |
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Feb 23, 2023 6:38:33 GMT -5
I think the walrus escapes into the water. Kodiak Bears might have longer claws to dig deeper but lack the hook claws of a polar bear to latch on to the walruses back. Even the largest male polar bears are unable to stop a walrus from escaping into water.
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Post by brobear on Feb 23, 2023 7:40:23 GMT -5
I think the walrus escapes into the water. Kodiak Bears might have longer claws to dig deeper but lack the hook claws of a polar bear to latch on to the walruses back. Even the largest male polar bears are unable to stop a walrus from escaping into water. Agreed. That's why I said, "... this battle takes place not too close to the water's edge on dry land." If the distance to the water's edge is too great, and the walrus must fight for his life, at least until he covers the distance, can either beast kill the other? |
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Post by brobear on Feb 23, 2023 11:14:55 GMT -5
OK; here is my opinion which, of course, is pure speculation:
In a fight on dry land, the agility and quick reflexes of the bear will prevent the walrus from any effective use of his ivory tusks against the brown bear. The thick hide of the walrus might save him from the jaws and claws of the bear. Eventually, the huge pinniped will make his way to the water and escape (as OldGreenGrolar said).
It is theoretically possible that the bear might kill the walrus with a skull-bite or with a paw-strike. Or possibly with teeth and claws attacking the walrus's face. But, I would wager on the walrus escaping and both animals still breathing after this confrontation has ended.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Mar 11, 2023 5:04:52 GMT -5
I don’t doubt the Kodiak bear is capable of using skull bites. However, being less predatory than the polar bear, it might not necessarily bite the vital area.
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