Scientists previously thought the narwhal’s trademark tusk helps males compete for mates, but new evidence suggests it may also have a role in foraging and play.

A new study from Florida Atlantic University is shedding light on the narwhals’ many explorations, the way they use their ...

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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 ...

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

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

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

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

Discover how narwhals use their spiral tusks as multipurpose tools in the wild with groundbreaking drone footage.

Coach Tom Izzo isn’t the only one building programs to last, as MSU faculty member Michael Brown’s skills for play and ...

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

The narwhal (Monodon monoceros), an iconic whale of remote Arctic waters, is widely known for its long, spiral tusk, which is ...