a research professor at FAU Harbor Branch and a National Geographic Explorer and senior author of the study in a press release. "But now we know that narwhal tusks have other uses, some quite ...

The narwhal (Monodon monoceros), an iconic whale of remote Arctic waters, is widely known for its long, spiral tusk, which is really an elongated tooth. The tusk, which is predominantly found in males ...

New research shows narwhals use their tusks to catch fish, play, and communicate. Scientists captured their behaviors using ...

According to the team, the narwhals showed remarkable dexterity, precision, and speed of movement of the tusk. They also ...

Narwhals, famous for their long, unicorn-like tusks, may use them for much more than display. Drone research has revealed ...

Canadian anthropologist and ethnobotanist Wade Davis, a National Geographic explorer-in-residence ... ice floe awaiting the returning belugas and narwhals, the bearded seals and walrus.

The scientific name of the narwhal (Monodon monoceros) literally translates to "one tooth, one horn," an incredibly ironic name.