Few scientists have seen the apparent unicorns of the sea brandishing their tusks in the wild. The elongated, spiraled tooth protrudes from the top lip of males and some females, and can grow to ...

Researchers observed a number of surprising behaviors by the ivory-sporting whales during an expedition with drones in the Canadian High Arctic. By Kaleigh Rogers For an animal with an ivory ...

Scientists have finally uncovered the true purpose of the narwhal's legendary tusk - thanks to stunning drone footage. Narwhals, known for their iconic spiralled tusks, have long puzzled ...

Drones from Florida Atlantic University and Fisheries and Oceans Canada researchers showed narwhals using their tusks to explore, forage and play.

The long, spiral tusks of narwhals could be used by these Arctic whales to stun or even kill prey, according to wildlife researchers who have spied on these elusive creatures using drones. They ...

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(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, ...

(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 ...