The narwhal, often referred to as the “unicorn of the sea” in a nod to its trademark tusk, has long remained an enigma. Scientists have observed few interactions of narwhals in their natural ...

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 ...

The underwater behaviour of the secretive narwhal has been almost impossible to study until now — but drone technology means ...

Multiple behaviors were observed that indicate narwhal tusks — like Swiss Army knives — serve as multi-purpose tools. While ...

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.