“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 ...

With a fabled ability to purify tainted water or heal ailments, the narwhal's spiraling tusk was highly coveted during the Middle Ages when it was mistaken for a unicorn's horn. As narwhals (Monodon ...

Narwhals have been caught on camera colliding with deep ocean monitors. The mysterious toothed whale species native to the ...

Narwhals, often called the “unicorns of the sea,” are one of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean. Known for their long, spiraling tusks, these elusive animals have captured the imaginations of ...

(CNN) — Scientists say they have the first recorded video evidence of narwhals using tusks not only to strike and manipulate fish during feeding but also engage in what appears to be playful behavior, ...

As much as I applaud scientific research that reveals nature’s secrets, I feel a sense of satisfaction when some natural mysteries remain mysteries. The narwhal is my favorite example. Narwhals are a ...

Have you ever seen a group of narwhals gather, such as they are in the above video? These unusual aquatic mammals are marked by a distinctive tusk, and are often claimed as the origin for unicorns, ...

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 ...

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