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 whales, which have distinctively long tusks, were filmed in the Arctic chasing a fish in what seemed like a ...
The long, spiral tusks of narwhals could be used by these Arctic whales to stun or even kill prey, according to wildlife ...
Scientists discover narwhals putting their long tusks to surprising new use - Researchers spot complex interactions involving ...
Researchers observed a number of surprising behaviors by the ivory-sporting whales during an expedition with drones in the Canadian High Arctic.
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.
Multiple behaviors were observed that indicate narwhal tusks — like Swiss Army knives — serve as multi-purpose tools. While ...
Using drones, scientists were able to see previously unreported interactions between narwhals and found that they use their ...
New research shows narwhals use their tusks to catch fish, play, and communicate. Scientists captured their behaviors using ...
Narwhals, famous for their long, unicorn-like tusks, may use them for much more than display. Drone research has revealed ...
Narwhals use their tusks to bat around fish in first documented case of narwhal play.
Narwhal tusks are the stuff of legends — literally. Growing up to ten feet long, they were once believed by some medieval ...