Five Fantastic Facts About Narwhals

Unicorns of the Seaaaaa!

1. Toothy

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Narwhals are whales who have two teeth, one of which grows through their top lip and becomes a tusk. These can grow up to 10 feet long and spiral to the left as they grow.

2. What are they used for?

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WHO KNOWS!

Scientist believe it could be for duelling, or as part of mating ritual. Nothing like a 10ft tusk to impress the ladies, eh?

3. Inuits

Via Frozen Planet

Native Inuits are legally allowed to hunt them, and they find them near the surface of the water where the ice has broken.

4. Tasty

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Narwhals are an excellent source of Vitamin C! This is why Inuits are allowed to hunt them - they need to eat them to survive.

5. UNICORNS OF THE SEA

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They are, they are unicorns of the sea, it's true. David Attenborough said it so it must be true.

BONUS! Have a narwhal song:

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