Magnus the walrus has successfully crossed the North Sea to reach Norway.
The young marine mammal’s arrival in Scandinavia marks the end of his high-profile stay on the Scottish coastline during which he visited several Moray and Aberdeenshire harbours.
Magnus resting up in Lossiemouth. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
First identified in Orkney on April 16, he next journeyed south to the mainland.
About 8ft in length and weighing approximately 80 stone, Magnus drew significant crowds to Lossiemouth, Macduff, Fraserburgh, Findochty, and Hopeman.
In Lossiemouth, authorities were required to erect a cordon at the marina to manage the influx of admirers.
Reports are suggesting he looked very tired upon his arrival at Buerholmen in Norway, following his 300-mile trip across the North Sea.
Magnus has resurfaced at Buerholmen, a tiny island off the Norwegian coast. Image courtesy of GoogleMaps.
Walruses are known to be extremely social animals.
On hauling themselves out of the water, they don’t just lie near one another, they huddle almost on top of each other in tightly packed groups.
These herds can range from a few dozen to several thousand individuals.
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