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SciTechDaily · 13d

Caught On Drone: Narwhals Stun Prey and Play With Their Tusks

Narwhals, famous for their long, unicorn-like tusks, may use them for much more than display. Drone research has revealed that they actively employ their tusks in hunting, stunning fish before eating them.

The Washington Post on MSN · 2d

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

Protruding up to 10 feet from the whale’s head, the spiral of ivory has earned these creatures the nickname “unicorn of the sea.” But what exactly narwhals do with these tusks is still being studied,

Sun Sentinel · 8d

FAU study reveals how narwhals, the ‘unicorns of the sea,’ explore and play

A new study from Florida Atlantic University is shedding light on the narwhals’ many explorations, the way they use their tusks to seek out fish, and how they like to play.

Science News · 1d

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.

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.

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 ...

Narwhals use their tusks in completely unexpected ways

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

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