What is a narwhal's tusk?
A narwhal's tusk is actually a tooth that grows through its upper lip, and it's usually found on males.
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Can a narwhal's tusk sense things?
A narwhal's tusk may contain millions of nerve endings.
Were narwhal tusks sold as unicorn horns?
In medieval times, narwhal tusks were sold as unicorn horns.
What is the Danish throne made of?
Denmark's Throne Chair is made largely of narwhal tusk.
Where do narwhals live?
Narwhals live in the Arctic.
Can narwhals live in captivity?
Narwhals don't survive well in captivity.
What does "narwhal" mean?
"Narwhal" comes from an Old Norse word meaning "corpse whale."
Can narwhals have two tusks?
Rarely, a narwhal grows two tusks.
When do narwhals eat?
Narwhals do most of their eating in winter.
Do narwhals use their tusks to hunt?
Drone footage from 2017 showed narwhals using their tusks to stun fish.