- Narwhal - Wikipedia
The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is a species of toothed whale native to the Arctic It is the only member of the genus Monodon and one of two living representatives of the family Monodontidae The narwhal is a stocky cetacean with a relatively blunt snout, a large melon, and a shallow ridge in place of a dorsal fin
- Unicorn of the Sea: Narwhal Facts | Stories | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Often dubbed the unicorns of the sea, narwhals are strange and beautiful creatures with long tusks protruding from their heads Check out some common questions about these near-threatened whales
- Narwhal | Habitat, Tusk, Facts | Britannica
narwhal, (Monodon monoceros), a small toothed whale found along coasts and in rivers throughout the Arctic Males possess a long straight tusk that projects forward from above the mouth Narwhals lack a dorsal fin, and in adults the flippers are turned upward at the tips
- 22 Astonishing Narwhal Facts - Fact Animal
The Narwhal is a medium-sized, elusive whale, that inhabit the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans around Greenland, Canada, Norway and Russia They are sometimes referred to as the ‘ unicorn of the sea ‘, as the male Narwahl has a single long sword-like spiral tusk, which protrudes from their heads
- Narwhal, facts and photos | National Geographic
The narwhal is the unicorn of the sea, a pale-colored porpoise found in Arctic coastal waters and rivers These legendary animals have two teeth In males, the more prominent tooth grows into a
- What is a narwhal? - NOAA Ocean Exploration
The primary prey of narwhals include Greenland halibut, polar and Arctic cod, shrimp, and Gonatus squid They change their diets seasonally, feeding intensely in the winter and eating little during the ice-free summer season
- Narwhal | Unicorn of the Sea - Whale Dolphin Conservation USA
The narwhal is known as the"unicorn of the sea" for the long tusk (a tooth), found mainly on male whales Narwhals lives amongst the iceflows of the Arctic
- Narwhal - Oceana
Iconic in appearance, male narwhals have an ivory, spiralized tooth - often referred to as a tusk - that are used to establish dominance within the pod Learn more and how you can protect narwhals
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