Curiosity
While in the zodiac we came upon a few hundred walruses (Odobenus rosmarus) hauled out on a beach. Another 50 were in the water and started swimming toward us. Martin Enckell, our expedition leader said they were just curious and we would stay still, for if we approached them they might become aggressive; Many walruses came within 10 feet of us, and some dove under the zodiac and surfaced on the other side, making a loud Whoosh! sound as they exhaled. Although somewhat apprehensive, I trusted Martin, and was also excited about what I was experiencing.
Curiosity
While in the zodiac we came upon a few hundred walruses (Odobenus rosmarus) hauled out on a beach. Another 50 were in the water and started swimming toward us. Martin Enckell, our expedition leader said they were just curious and we would stay still, for if we approached them they might become aggressive; Many walruses came within 10 feet of us, and some dove under the zodiac and surfaced on the other side, making a loud Whoosh! sound as they exhaled. Although somewhat apprehensive, I trusted Martin, and was also excited about what I was experiencing.