“But now we know that narwhal tusks have other uses, some quite unexpected, including foraging, exploration, and play.” Even more astonishingly, researchers believe narwhals may also use their tusks ...

The long, spiral tusks of narwhals could be used by these Arctic whales to stun or even kill prey, according to wildlife researchers who have spied on these elusive creatures using drones. They ...

“Narwhals are known for their ‘tusking’ behavior, where two or more of them simultaneously raise their tusks almost vertically out of the water, crossing them in what may be a ritualistic behavior to ...

As many wonders as modern science has unfolded in the natural world, some of nature's creatures still remain a mystery — especially animals in the ocean's lesser explored regions. One such creature is ...

"This book is the companion to the exhibit, "Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend" at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, opening August 2017."-- Verso of title page. ANTH ...

The cold waters of the Arctic are home to an unusual whale that you might have heard of, the narwhal. Narwhals have a long, sharp tusk that juts out of their heads. As NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce ...

Newly published drone footage sheds light into narwhal behavior and provides the first-ever evidence of the animals engaging in play, according to a new study. Screengrab from Florida Atlantic ...

MUNCIE, IN — Visitors to Minnetrista Museum & Gardens are invited to "dive into the icy depths of the Arctic this summer" with "Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend," an exhibition from the Smithsonian ...

Intriguing video of narwhals using their tusks to mess with fish has scientists speculating about what this behavior might mean. The long, spiral tusks of narwhals could be used by these Arctic whales ...