Title: Why Do Narwhal’s Have a Horn? – North American Nature
Headings: Why Do Narwhal’s Have a Horn?
Why Do Narwhal’s Have a Horn?
Narwhals use their horns for echolocation, sparring, mating rituals, and other uses.
What Do Narwhal’s Use Their Horns For?
Catch Food
Sensory Organ
Echolocation
Weapons
To Attract Females
Do Female Narwhal’s Have Tusks?
What Is A Narwhal’s Horn Made Of?
Where Does The Horn Of A Narwhal Come From?

Content: The horn can grow as long as nine feet. A male narwhal normally measures about 15 feet long at maturity. The right canine stays embedded, and no other teeth protrude from the mouth. Narwhals do not have any other teeth. Instead of chewing their prey, they use suction to swallow them whole. Narwhal tusks are unique since it is the only straight tusk in the world. Tusks of other animals such as elephants and rhinos are usually curved. The horn is also unique in that it is the only animal with spiral teeth. The left tooth comes out of the jaw like a corkscrew through the lip. Sometimes you can find a male narwhal with two tusks.