How thick is the adult narwhal's tusk?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

Typically, the adult narwhal tusk can be 2-2.5 inches thick at the base. The tusk gradually tapers and decreases in size, base to tip. At the middle, it may be 1.5-2 inches thick. At the end, it may be as narrow as a baby's finger.

Wiki User

∙ 16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Do narwhals fight?

Narwhals can "Tusk," or rub their tusk against others, sort of like fencing.

Do narwhals shed their tusks?

No, the narwhals tusk is actually an extended tooth.

How big is a narwhals tusk?

believe it or not, a narwhal's tusk is only 3 inches.

Do girl narwhals have a tusk?

yes, 1 in 500 males do and some females have 2 tusk

How do narwhals kill their prey?

by killing with its with its tusk

What are the narwhals survival skills?

its tusk is one

Why are narwhals in endanger?

They get hunted by fishermen for there "tusk"

How long narwhals live for?

i dont know but i do know the Narwhals tusk is a horn from the unicorn!

What is the thing on top of the narwhals head called?

It is a tusk.

Do narwhals communicate with there tusk?

no they communicate with a variety of sounds

Why does a narwhal have a tusk?

Narwhals don't have a "tusk" the facial horn is actually a tooth that has grown through the lip.

Do narwhals have teeth?

Basically, it's tusk is it's only tooth.