The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is a species of toothed whale native to the Arctic. It is the only member of the genus Monodon and one of two living representatives of the family Monodontidae.

Dec 19, 2025 · narwhal, (Monodon monoceros), a small toothed whale found along coasts and in rivers throughout the Arctic. Males possess a long straight tusk that projects forward from above the mouth. …

Often dubbed the unicorns of the sea, narwhals are strange and beautiful creatures with long tusks protruding from their heads. Members of the population of more than 80,000 can weigh up to 4,200 …

Long, white tusks break the surface of the icy Arctic water. It’s not a waterlogged herd of unicorns—it’s a pod of narwhals! This species of whale is best known for its tusk—a long, spiraled...

Narwhals are small, toothed whales found along coasts and rivers in the Arctic and are famous for their single large tusk. These tusks appear primarily on males and grow continuously throughout their …

Jul 3, 2025 · ‘Narwhal’ translates from ancient Norse as ‘corpse-like whale’. They were given this name because their grey mottled bodies resembled the corpses of drowned sailors.

4 days ago · The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is a medium-sized whale species native exclusively to the Arctic waters, where it spends its entire life cycle. This toothed whale, or odontocete, belongs to …