Narwhal

The Narwhal is a whale and is also known as the unicorn of the sea. It is in the family of bottlenose dolphins, orcas, and Belugas (World Wildlife Fund). The scientific name for the Narwhal is Monodon monoceros and it is Greek meaning one-tooth, one-horn. It can grow up to 13-16 feet in length and weighs almost 2 tons (4,000 pounds). The region they are usually located is around the Arctic waters of Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia. They are known as unicorns of the sea because they have a tusk

scientists are curious about why narwhals has have so special tusk like that. There are two main thoughts about it. First, some people see it as a sexual trait used to determine social rank and compete for females. Second, a researcher from Harvard University think it may be used as a sensor, which can detect ice formation and salt concentration and even the chemical associated with prey. Jack Orr, a researcher from Fisheries and Ocean Canada, has been studied narwhals around 30 years. He is kind of

are not fused together. This gives their heads added manueverability. 2) The beluga whale, or Delphinapterus leucas, is the only member of its genus. It shares the Monodont family with one other species, Monodon monoceros, otherwise known as the narwhal. They are in the sub-order Odontoceti, which contains 74 species, and the order Cetacea, which contains 89. This in turn is part of the mammalian clade Cetartiodactyla. 3) Beluga whales are born dark gray, but within 8 years their coloration changes

Abstract Narwhals are considered to be the rarest mammals of the sea, the only species to belong in the genus Monodon. With their unique appearance, and dwindling existence, they are the least researched sea mammal; resulting in many unknowns of how Narwhals descended from the Beluga whale. From the family of Monodontidae, the narwhal evolved from the common ancestor Denebola. Their distinct feature, a tusk(which is in actuality a canine, the only tooth they possess), differentiates these creatures

By Malarie Hammond Narwhals are amazing creatures! They swim far down into the water, they live in an icy climate, and they have a very long tusk (tooth) that you may think comes out of their the top of their head but actually comes out of their upper lip. But what scientists just recently found out in 2014 is what they do with their tusk. Scientists have found that they use their tusk to find food. Weird right, it’s kind of like a sensor that detects prey. But don’t decide to go swimming with them

The Lhark is a landshark, which is the body of a shark and has legs with claws so it can maneuver onto any land terrain. It evolved from the Great White Shark because of water pollution and a loss of food due to fisherman and the quality of water in the ocean. It now lives across the world in a variety of places, but most commonly found on beaches as it is close to the ocean so it is easily accessible for the Lhark. It eats mostly mammals, and also fish, but not so much as they are all dying. This

Intro: “You know the difference between you and a Narwhal, aside from your physical features, dietary habits, social skills, mating rituals, interests, intelligence, and reading level. Nothing. because you are both amazing. Isn’t it crazy? You’re like twins.”Daily Odd Compliment at https://www.pinterest.com/narwahl4646/narwhal-quotes/ . Do humans see how alike humans and narwhals are? Then if they are like twins, why are the human race not helping these poor animals? They are becoming more and more

Unicorn Whales The Narwhal Macey Savell Narwhal You might think that unicorns are real, well you’re kind of right. Narwhals are whales that have a tooth that looks like a unicorn horn. They’re called “Unicorns Of The Sea.” Habitat Narwhals population estimates indicate around 45,000-50,000 individuals. Narwhals are mostly found in the Atlantic and Russian waters of the Arctic. They have been known to travel around Greenland to Eastern Russia. (www.defenders.org) Description

for a meal of shrimp and cod for themselves and their family. These spectacularly gentle giants are narwhals. You may think that narwhals are totally safe so far north, protected by the extreme climate, however, this is not the case. Narwhals are being hunted to extinction, and not just by polar bears, but by humans too. Overhunting, global warming, and pollution are responsible for this. Narwhals are slowly going extinct. Right now they are near threatened, but their population is still declining

Narwhal The ocean was still and smooth, like a black mirror reflecting ivory clouds and cyan shadows. In it, a pale blue whale of immense size surfaced and swam gently, like a dropping tear on a cheek. All the misery from around the world was drawn to the sea and formed its ripples. The whale swallowed the grief silently, from the northeast to the southwest, and the world was quiet and peaceful. Over time, the whale could no longer bear and hold the sorrows inside his body. The pain transformed