Title: Unicorn of the Sea: Narwhal Facts | Stories | WWF
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Unicorn of the Sea: Narwhal Facts
Often dubbed the unicorns of the sea, narwhals are strange and beautiful creatures with long tusks protruding from their heads. Members of the population of more than 80,000 can weigh up to 4,200 pounds and grow as long as 17 feet in length. Read on to learn more about these fascinating animals.
1. What is a narwhal tusk?
2. Where do narwhals live?
3. What threats do narwhals face?
4. What do narwhals eat?
5. How deep do narwhals dive?
6. What color are narwhals?
7. How do we learn more about narwhals?
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Content: 1. What is a narwhal tusk? The narwhal tusk—most commonly found on males—is actually an enlarged tooth with sensory capability and up to 10 million nerve endings inside. Some narwhals have up to two tusks, while others have none. The spiraled tusk juts from the head and can grow as long at 10 feet. © Paul Nicklen / National Geographic Stock / WWF-Canada
2. Where do narwhals live? Unlike some whale species that migrate, narwhals spend their lives in the Arctic waters of Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia. Most narwhals winter for up to five months under sea ice in the Baffin Bay-Davis Strait area. © Paul Nicklen / National Geographic Stock / WWF-Canada
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