Narwhals
The Unicorns of the Sea
Narwhals in General
- Whales
- Large Tusk out of Upper Lip
- Arctic Region around Canada
- Carnivorous, eat Cod and Flatfish
- 4 meters to 5 meters long
- Large Groups
- Live for 50 years
- 75,000 Narwhals, Nearly Threatened
- Breath Length of 25 Minutes
- Communicate with clicks and whistles
Threats
- Ice Freezes, Narwhals Suffocate
- Starvation
- Hunted for Ivory + Meat
- Sometimes Turned into Bacon
Purpose of the Horns
- Used to Battle for Mate
- Used to Fight off Predators, like Polar Bears
Controversy About Narwhals
- Known for Horns
- Someone made Narwhal Song
- Increased awareness of Narwhals even More