The Newest, Cutest Baby Animals from the World's Zoos & Aquariums

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Sixteen-month-old Pacific walrus Akituusaq shows off his new set of titanium crowns at his home in Sea Cliffs at the New York Aquarium. Aki was fitted with these crowns by Wildlife Conservation Society Global Health Program veterinarians working with a dental consultant to protect his tusks from damage during growth. Aki seems to be adjusting well to his new armor.

Walrus Baby With Bling at the New York Aquarium - Teeth capped in titanium

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  1. James Avatar

    I went to the New York aquarium this past summer, then I looked at the date of this blog post … lol
    -James
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