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Narwhals

Science Buzz Dubbed “the unicorn of the sea,” the narwhal — a type of whale with a long, spiral tusk — is kind of magical. While they’re not necessarily as cute as manatees or (duh!) dolphins, the fascinating, lesser-known creatures are, believe it or not, more at risk from global warming than polar bears.

3 Responses So Far

  • If not for the B-52’s classic “Rock Lobster”, most people would never have heard of this aquatic oddity. “There goes a narwahl”…

    CT about 12 weeks ago
  • They are also at risk from their eternal battle with unicorns.

    Bradley Furnish about 12 weeks ago
  • As distinct from the “unicorn of the land” which doesn’t exist?

    Eric Buth about 12 weeks ago

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