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Narwhals, ‘unicorns of sea,’ might use their tusks for play

The New York Times · 2d

Videos Show Narwhals Using Their Tusks to Play With Their Food

Researchers observed a number of surprising behaviors by the ivory-sporting whales during an expedition with drones in the Canadian High Arctic.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Narwhals, ‘unicorns of the sea,’ might use their tusks for play

The whales, which have distinctively long tusks, were filmed in the Arctic chasing a fish in what seemed like a “cat-and-mouse” game, surprising scientists.

Science News · 17h

Narwhals may use their iconic tusks to play

Videos show narwhals using their tusks in several ways, including prodding and flipping a fish. It’s the first reported evidence of the whales playing.

Does the narwhal's famous tusk help it catch fish?

The long, spiral tusks of narwhals could be used by these Arctic whales to stun or even kill prey, according to wildlife ...

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What do narwhals use their tusks for? First-of-its-kind drone footage offers clues

Multiple behaviors were observed that indicate narwhal tusks — like Swiss Army knives — serve as multi-purpose tools. While ...

10d

Behold Rare Footage of What Narwhals Actually Use Their Tusks For

Narwhal tusks are the stuff of legends — literally. Growing up to ten feet long, they were once believed by some medieval ...

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