A giant, migrating arctic walrus has apparently decided to take a rest from his travels in a seaside British town, creating an instant public sensation and causing chaos in the English town of Scarborough.
The walrus, which is believed to be the same animal named "Thor" who caused a similar scene a month ago on the Hampshire coast in England, apparently clambered ashore on Friday night and plopped himself down in the middle of the Scarborough street for a snooze. A team of aquatic animal experts from the local Sea Life Scarborough aquarium promptly cordoned off the area to prevent humans from getting too close and began monitoring the situation.-- More...