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What are narwhals tusks made from?

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Do narwhals shed their tusks?

No, the narwhals tusk is actually an extended tooth.


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Why do Narwhals have a tusks?

The Narwhals tusks is just a tooth. It grows through a hole in its upper lip. it doesn't have any survival purpose. But used to joust one inother. i hope this helped u under stand why they have that "tusks"


What are the differences between male and female narwhals?

Male narwhals are typically larger than females, with longer tusks that can grow up to 10 feet long. Females have shorter tusks, usually around 6 feet long. Additionally, males have more pronounced and twisted tusks compared to the straighter tusks of females.


What is a narwhal's horn made of?

Made of ivory, many poachers are illegally hunting narwhals for their valuable horns.


Do female walrus have tusks?

No, female narwhals tend not to have tusks. But there are the rare instances in which a female is found with tusks, which tends to be characteristic of male narwhals. There even is one known, recorded instance of a two-tusked female.


Do narwhals spear their food with their horns?

Narwhals do not use their long tusks to spear their food like a spear. The tusks are used for social interactions, communication, and possibly for breaking ice. Narwhals mainly feed on fish and squid, catching them by swimming close and sucking them into their mouths.


Why don't female narwales have horns?

Because no narwhals have horns! However, both male and female narwhals have tusks. Males are more likely to have two tusks, but you can't necessarily see a narwhal and judge its gender based on its tusk.