Narwhal Spiraled Tusks Reveal Toxic Mercury Exposure Related to Climate Change
Like rings in a tree trunk, a narwhal’s tusk provides a window into changing conditions in the Arctic. In the Arctic, climate change and pollution…
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The Narwhal’s Impressive Unicorn-Like Tusk Reveals Its Past Living Conditions
Every year, a new growth layer is added to the narwhal’s spiraled tusk. The individual layers act as an archive of data that reveals what…
For Narwhals – The ‘Unicorns of the Sea’ – Size Matters for Sexual Selection
Showy peacock feathers, extravagant elk antlers, and powerful crayfish claws are just a few examples of the ostentatious animal extremes used to compete for and…
Researchers Shed Light on the Mysterious Lives of Narwhals
Narwhals are some of the most elusive creatures in the ocean, spending most of their lives in deep water far from shore. But research being…
