🦄Narwhals have long tusks that are actually elongated teeth, not horns.
🌊The purpose of narwhal tusks is still not fully understood, but they may have sensory capabilities.
🍴Narwhals use their tusks to stun fish before swallowing them whole.
❄️Narwhals are adapted to survive in icy Arctic waters and can dive up to 1,800 meters to hunt for food.
🧬Narwhals exhibit sexual dimorphism, with males having larger tusks than females.
What is the purpose of the narwhal tusk?
—The exact purpose of the narwhal tusk is still unknown, but it may have sensory capabilities and can be used to stun fish.
Do female narwhals have tusks?
—Yes, some female narwhals also have tusks, although they are not as large as those of males.
How deep can narwhals dive?
—Narwhals can dive up to 1,800 meters in search of food.
What do narwhals eat?
—Narwhals mainly feed on fish, including herring, cod, and squid.
How long can narwhals live?
—Narwhals have an average lifespan of 50-60 years, but some individuals can live up to 100 years.
00:00Narwhals are mysterious toothed whales with long tusks that are actually elongated teeth.
03:12The purpose of narwhal tusks is still not fully understood, but they may have sensory capabilities and can be used to stun fish.
06:45Narwhals are adapted to survive in icy Arctic waters and can dive up to 1,800 meters to hunt for food.
09:27Male narwhals have larger tusks than females, exhibiting sexual dimorphism.
12:34Narwhals mainly feed on fish, including herring, cod, and squid.
