Title: Narwhal Facts | Whale Facts
Headings: Narwhal Facts
Narwhal Facts
Physical Characteristics
Diet
Migration
Social Structure and Communication
Breeding
Endangered Status
10 Astonishing narwhal facts

Content: 10 Astonishing narwhal facts
1) Due to the narwhal’s large ivory tusk these marine mammal is often referred to as the unicorns of the sea. 2) The narwhal makes up one of around 80 known species of cetacea which include all species of whale, dolphin and porpoise. 3) Most narwhal’s grow a single large tusk from the upper left side of their jaw, however around one in 500 males are known to grow a second large tusk from the right side of its upper jaw. 4) A narwhal’s tusk is is believed to a sexual characteristic that is used to attract a mating partner of the opposite sex. It has also been observed being used to show dominance among males during mating season as they can be seen fencing or crossing tusks against one another during competitive mating periods. 5) Reaching depths in excess of 5,000 ft. these animals are known to make one of the deepest dives of all marine mammals. 6) Despite their small size these marine mammals can be found swimming in the cold/frozen Canadian Arctic and Greenlandic waters throughout the year. 7) Although narwhal’s generally stay in groups of 20 or less in the summer groups may gather together and form large aggregations of 500 – 1000 narwhal’s are more. 8) Because the narwhal is a marine mammal it is warm-blooded, produces milk, gives birth to its young and breathes air.