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The narwhal is type of whale which may have something to do with the myth about unicorns.
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All About the Narwhal
This unique marine mammal is often thought to be one of the origins behind the mythology of the unicorn. Narwhals are a type of whale, living in the Russian, Atlantic and Artic Oceans.Narwhal males have a long "tusk" on their heads, but this physical feature is actually a twisted tooth, most often the left front tooth on the animal. In rare instances, females have been noted to have tusks as well.
Other names for this species include corpse whales or moon whales. The narwhal is one of the many sea creatures named in the B-52s pop classic "Rock Lobster."
What do Narwhals eat?
Not a whole lot is known about the diet of the Narwhal, but they have been known to eat squid, flatfish and certain species of ocean halibut.
Learn About Narwhals
- Narwhal Whales
- General resource on the endangered status, habitat, range, and diet, including a selection of Narwhal Whale pictures and informational links.
- Narwhal.info FAQ
- Here are some common questions people have asked about narwhals, some have answers, some do not, if you have any additional information, answers, corrections or questions, please let us know.
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- The narwhals are usually in pods of about 10 up to 100 whales that swim solely in the Arctic waters. The name Narwhal means "corpse whale" because it often swims belly up, laying motionless for several minutes.
- Monodon monoceros
- The Narwhal "Monodon monoceros"...I have seen Unicorns many times!
- The Narwhal, The Monodontidae Family
- This is a small family consisting of 2 medium-sized gregarious whales the Narwhal and the Beluga.
- Narwhal Printout- ZoomWhales.com
- Narwhals are whales that live in frigid Arctic waters. Males have a very long, spiral tooth.
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- Narwhal Whales Mating Habits, Calves, Habitat, Narwhal Tusk
- Detailed Information about Narwhals
- The National Marine Mammal Laboratory conducts research on marine mammals, with particular attention to issues relating to marine mammals off the coast of Oregon, Washington and Alaska.
- Narwhal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- The name "Narwhal" is derived from the Old Norse word náhvalr, meaning "corpse whale". This probably is a reference to the mottled white and grey colouring of the skin of the adult. It may also refer to the way a narwhal can lie belly up, motionless, for a few minutes at a time. The Narwhal is also commonly known as the moon whale.
- Narwhal Tusk Discoveries
- The narwhal, Monodon monoceros, has long fascinated sea explorers, scientists and aristocracy. This arctic whale is characterized by a single spiraled tusk extending six to nine feet, emerging from the upper jaw and through the lips of adult males. Some females may exhibit a tusk and, i
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Narwhal News
- Narwhal massacre provokes outrage in Greenland
- Narwhals can grow up to five metres in length and live primarily in the Arctic Ocean. Males have a single long, twisted tusk that protrudes from the upper left side of the jaw and which can grow up to three metres ...
- Narwhal… sure…
- Coming from an even more unlikely creature than a unicorn, the narwhal. Living in the frigid waters of the arctic ocean this whale has a horn protruding from its head. Even today scientist debate the use of the horn, which can grow up ...
- Species Sunday #2 - Narwhal
- The narwhal occurs patchily throughout Arctic waters and in the north Atlantic Ocean. The highest narwhal density is found in the eastern Canadian Arctic Ocean and Greenland. It is also found in the waters of Iceland, Svalbard in Norway ...
