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The scientific name is Monodon monoceros which means one tooth, one horn. The tusk is actually an enlarged canine tooth.
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Where do narwhals hunt?
narwhals hunt in places where fish are
What type of animals are narwhals?
Narwhals are whales.
Who likes to hunt narwhals for their oil?
Chinese people
Are narwhals smart animals?
Yes
On what animals did the inuit depend?
Caribou
Why do the Inuits still hunt narwhals?
They are hunter-gathers and still hunt for their food. They build their own shelters as well.
What animals live around narwhals?
Narwhals and Beluga whales often travel in the same region of the ocean.
Why are native Inuit people allowed to hunt narwhals legally?
because resources
What do you need to do to save the narwhals?
Luckily, narwhals are not yet endangered, although it is still illegal to hunt them. For more information do a Google search, there is loads of help there :)
Do both Antarctic and Arctic have Narwhals?
No Narwhals only exist in the Arctic. The Southern Ocean is too cold for these animals.
Why are the narwhales not endangered?
The Inuit people are legally allowed to hunt the narwhals to sustain themselves.
Why narwhals are narwhals endangered?
Narwhals are listed as "Near Threatened" by the IUCN.
