Researchers observed a number of surprising behaviors by the ivory-sporting whales during an expedition with drones in the Canadian High Arctic.

Intriguing video of narwhals using their tusks to mess with fish has scientists speculating about what this behavior might ...

Scientists previously thought the narwhal’s trademark tusk helps males compete for mates, but new evidence suggests it may also have a role in foraging and play.

With their long, spiral tusks, narwhals are like the unicorns of the sea. The iconic tusk is actually a tooth […] ...

According to the team, the narwhals showed remarkable dexterity, precision, and speed of movement of the tusk. They also ...

What is the point of a narwhal's signature tusk, which is actually just one, long spiraled tooth? The answer may be multifaceted, according to new research. Prior research indicates the lengthy tooth, ...

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

Narwhals, famous for their long, unicorn-like tusks, may use them for much more than display. Drone research has revealed ...

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

They captured footage of narwhals using their tusks to mess with fish, and even saw a narwhal repeatedly strike a fish with its tusk. But narwhal experts don't agree on what these observations mean.