(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 ...

The long, spiral tusks of narwhals could be used by these Arctic whales to stun or even kill prey, according to wildlife researchers who have spied on these elusive creatures using drones.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With their long, spiral tusks, narwhals (Monodon monoceros) look ...

The cold waters of the Arctic are home to an unusual whale that you might have heard of, the narwhal. Narwhals have a long, sharp tusk that juts out of their heads. As NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce ...

The meme sums it up: Narwhals, swimming in the ocean and causing a commotion, really are awesome. The “unicorns of the sea” have fascinated mariners and royalty for centuries, yet scientists ...

Narwhals have fascinated and confounded humans for centuries. Now an exhibition at Salem’s Peabody Essex Museum is diving into the mystery, history and science of these elusive tusked ...

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