Title: 8 Fun Facts about Narwhals | Sport Diver
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8 Fun Facts about Narwhals
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8 Fun Facts about Narwhals
The narwhal male's tusk — which is is hollow and weighs around 22 pounds — grows throughout its life. age fotostock / Alamy Stock Photo
Like the walrus and elephant, this arctic whale has a majestic quality to it because of its regal-looking tusk. In medieval times, its tusk was often presented to important people as a unicorn’s horn. Here are eight more fun facts about this beautiful whale. 1. Its closest living relative is the beluga, but unlike belugas, narwhals (or narwhales) possess a tusk that is actually a tooth. It is a front left tooth that protrudes from the upper lip. The right front tooth is small, and usually remains in the mouth. 2. The tusk, which grows throughout the narwhal’s life, can reach 10 feet long (regulation basketball hoops are 10 feet tall).