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.

In spring, narwhals migrate north back to their summering grounds. Narwhals choose similar wintering grounds year after year independent of sea ice conditions. How deep do narwhals dive?

2020年3月18日 · Now a new study suggests the true evolutionary purpose of these horns – which can be 8-feet-long – has to do with sex: The tusks, the research found, are used by male narwhals to compete for and...

2025年3月18日 · The answer is a resounding no, a narwhal tusk cannot grow back if broken. This unique and fascinating appendage, often referred to as the “unicorn horn of the sea,” is actually an enlarged tooth that protrudes from the upper jaw.

Learn about narwhals, as well as the threats this species faces, what WWF is doing to protect its future, and how you can help. Often dubbed the unicorns of the sea, narwhals have long tusks protruding from their heads.

2025年3月11日 · The simple and direct answer to the question, “Is a narwhal alive or extinct?” is a resounding no, narwhals are not extinct. These fascinating creatures still inhabit the Arctic waters, though their future is not without challenges.

The narwhal is a medium-size odontocete, or toothed whale. Some people think that its long, spiral tusk is the source of the myth of the unicorn. It has a thick layer of blubber and no fin on its back, which make it possible for the narwhal to live in the extremely cold waters of the Arctic and to move freely under ice.

2025年3月8日 · The short answer to the question of whether narwhals are aggressive is a resounding no. Despite their impressive tusk, often likened to a unicorn’s horn, these enigmatic creatures are not known for aggression towards humans or each other.

2021年11月17日 · The skin of a narwhal is mottled black, gray and white on the back, with more white on the belly. The whales are born mostly gray, and as they age develop spots and blotches.

2025年3月8日 · (CNN) — Scientists say they have the first recorded video evidence of narwhals using tusks not only to strike and manipulate fish during feeding but also engage in what appears to be playful...