Details for Narwhal

• Narwhal

  The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is a medium-sized toothed whale native to the Arctic, famously known for the single, long, spiraled tusk that protrudes from the male's upper jaw. This tusk, which can grow up to 3 meters (10 feet) long, is an elongated canine tooth believed to be used for sensing, navigation, and possibly communication or defense. Narwhals typically weigh between 800-1,600 kg (1,800-3,500 lbs). They inhabit cold Arctic waters around Greenland, Canada, and Russia, feeding primarily on squid, fish, and shrimp. Narwhals are elusive and spend most of their lives below the ice, making them difficult to study.

  

  Habitat: The Narwhal lives in Norway, Russia, Greenland, Canada.