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 has a similar build to the closely related beluga whale, with which it overlaps in range and can interbreed.
Unicorn of the Sea: Narwhal Facts | Stories | WWF
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 | Unicorn of the Sea - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA
With an enormous spiraled tusk protruding from their head you’re not going to mistake a male narwhal if you see one, and you won’t be surprised to learn that they’re known as the unicorns of the sea. Other names: Sea unicorn; Unicorn whale. IUCN conservation status: Least concern. What doe a narwhal look like?
Narwhal | Unicorn of the sea - Whale & Dolphin Conservation ...
The narwhal is known as the "unicorn of the sea" for the long tusk (a tooth), found mainly on male whales. Narwhals live amongst the iceflows of the Arctic.
Narwhal, facts and photos - National Geographic
Narwhals are related to bottlenose dolphins, belugas, harbor porpoises, and orcas. Like some other porpoises, they travel in groups and feed on fish, shrimp, squid, and other aquatic fare.
Narwhal | - Whale and Dolphin Conservation
The narwhal has inspired many a seafaring legend and their enormous, spiralled tusks were once sold as unicorn horns. With temperatures in the Arctic rising faster than anywhere else, the climate crisis may a major threat to the narwhal's future.
Narwhal Facts and Pictures - National Geographic Kids
Narwhals are a species of whale with a horn. Take a look at the narwhal's mysterious tusk in this video. Long, white tusks break the surface of the icy Arctic water. It’s not a waterlogged herd...