Omer 2019 Day 27: Yesod in Netzach, Foundation in Victory
Walruses
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| Image by skeeze from Pixabay |
Walruses in the wild are typically long-lived - up to 30 years! This is because they have few natural predators (only the bravest of orcas or polar bears are willing to risk being on the receiving end of those tusks). This also means that adults are not usually sexually mature until around 10 (females) or 15 (males). Because of their extensive lifespans, younger males sometimes wait even longer before they can contribute to the gene pool: in competition for breeding rights, younger, inexperienced males are no match for the larger, more experienced males who've been around the block a few times. Therefore, the founding fathers (literally) of a walrus herd are those males that emerge victorious in dangerous battles, and the younger ones must wait their turn.
This year's animal Omer is a collaboration between myself and my friend Halli, a PhD in animal science. Thank you for counting the Omer with us!
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