But these were actually tusks from a narwhal, or toothed whale, that passed as unicorn horns. Even Queen Elizabeth I was gifted an elaborately decorated tusk from an explorer in her court. Similar to ...

But these were likely tusks from a narwhal, or toothed whale, passing as a unicorn horn. Even the English Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled from 1533 to 1603, was gifted an elaborately decorated tusk ...