Massive, elusive, and always deserving of respect, the walrus is one of the Arctic's most recognizable animals.

For thousands of years, Arctic residents have shared the coastlines and waters of the Arctic with these huge beasts.

Often misunderstood by people who have not had first-hand encounters with them, walruses are known to those who

share their habitat as somewhat unpredictable creatures, always deserving of caution when encountered. From close

encounters with angry walruses, bent on destroying boats and chasing off humans to witnessing the attentive care of a

walrus mother with its calf, this book gives readers from outside the Arctic a first-hand look at what life alongside

walruses is really like.

Aiviq: Life with Walruses features stunning wildlife photography by acclaimed photographer Paul Souders accompanied by first-hand accounts from people living alongside this enormous sea mammal.