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The tusks function is uncertain, as very little is known about this species.
If used as a jousting weapon, I would imagine it could inflict a nasty, but not life threatening wound to a killer whale (due to the killer whales size, and tough skin).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, the narwhal [Monotodon monoceros] and the killer whale [Orcinus orca] are related. They're both members of the cetaceous mammalian order that also includes walruses, porpoises, and dolphins. Within that order, they're both members of the Odontoceti suborder of toothed whales. But they separate at the family level. The killer whale is a member of the Delphinidae family of dolphins. The narwhal is a member of the Monodontidae family of one-toothed whales. But they most likely would be considered distant cousins. They'd be siblings if they shared the same species. They'd be first cousins if they shared the same genus. They'd be second cousins if they shared the same family. They begin their pooling and sharing at the suborder level. So I'd call them third cousins.
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∙ 11y agoNo a narwhal is definitely not a dolphin. It is a member of the Beluga whale family!
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∙ 15y agoa whale
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How fast are narwhals?
If a narwhal were to be chased by an Orca (Killer whale) The narwhal would win, assuming that the narwhal was not injured or wasn't taken by surprise.
Would an orca beat a narwhal in a fight?
yeh but the great white shark
What are orcas predeters?
Orcas have no predators except for occasionally humans. No creature other than humans can kill the orca. The only possible way for a human to kill an orca is for the orca to be shot with a harpoon. Orca's are playful creatures, but when it comes to hunting, they'll kill anything as long as it won't kill them first, and the orca ALWAYS wins unless there is a harpoon.
What type of shark eats orca?
No shark can kill a orca. But if the Megalodon was still alive, then it could eat the orca.
Can orca dolphins killer sharks?
Yes, orca dolphins can kill sharks. Orca dolphins are super predators that people usually call killer whales because orca dolphins are killer whales and they are killers of the ocean. Orca dolphins are the most powerful, dangerous and the deadliest predators on earth and they kill everything that lives in the ocean for food. Orca dolphins also kill other top predators as well. Orca dolphins are top killers of the ocean What are orca dolphins? Orca dolphins are killer whales, killer dolphins, orcas and orca whales.
What is a good size tank for narwhals?
No one knows, because no narwhal has ever survived in captivity. Obviously, if you are looking to try to keep one as a pet anyway, it would have to be much bigger than a narwhal. A narwhal is a whale, so perhaps you should try for a tank similar to those that zoo keepers stick orca whales in. However, one needs to consider how far a narwhal travels in the duration of one day. Even orca tanks aren't really big enough for an orca's happiness.
Great white can kill orca whale?
Yes, a large great white shark could kill an adult orca, and an orca could kill a large great white shark. Most likely an orca would win most of the time but the shark has enough tools at its disposal to easily destroy an orca, it would come down to circumstance and chance.
What is a narwhal's role in the food chain?
Humans kill Narwhals
Can a ringed seal kill a killer whale?
no it can not kill a orca killer whale
What is causing the narwhal population to decline?
The main causes for population decline are predation, pollution, maritime transportation, and climate change. The main narwhal predators are hunters, killer whales [Orcinus orca], and polar bears [Ursus maritimus]. The pollution of the air and of the waters is worldwide in its scale and its impact. Maritime transportation contributes to that pollution, and also may affect narwhal migration routes. Climate change affects the life cycle of the narwhal and of narwhal predators and prey. The narwhal population has specific habitat and dietary needs. Any impact on either impacts the narwhal population.
Can a salt water crocodile kill an orca whale?
noway
Can a narwhal kill you?
Well if the narwhls horn slammed nto you. You would de.
