The walrus is the animal recognized for its long tusks. These tusks are actually elongated canine teeth that can grow over three feet long in males. Walruses use their tusks for various purposes, including establishing dominance during mating battles, helping to haul their massive bodies out of the water, and for breaking ice. Found in Arctic regions, these social creatures often gather in large groups, and their tusks are a distinctive feature that helps them adapt to their icy environments.