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It is a tooth, not a tusk, and scientists have not yet discovered what it is for.
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What makes a Narwhal's tusk valuable?
The tusk is rare and difficult to obtain.
What happens when a narwhal loses its tusk?
It does not grow back on
How much does a narwhal tusk weigh?
It depends on the size.
How many tusks does a male narwhal have?
A male narwhal tends to have just one tusk. The tusk grows out from the incisor tooth on the upper left jaw. But there are rare instances of a narwhal having two tusks. The second tusk tends to be a smaller version of the main one. It grows out of the right incisor.
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.
What's the name of a whale with a long tusk?
The whale that has a distinctive tusk is a narwhal it is native to the arctic ocean
What do you think of a narwhal?
A curiosity and a source of amazement are what I think of a narwhal. It's curious how a narwhal looks, what with its frontwards projecting tusk that really is one of two teeth. That tusk may be a reason for its survival and for its decline. For example, the tusk may help a narwhal navigate ocean waters. At the same time, the tusk lures hunters in search of fortune. Also, it's amazing how a narwhal adapts to a challenging environment. For example, a narwhal calls Arctic waters home. Its coloring apes and therefore blends in with the play of light and shadow in the Arctic Ocean's upper waters.
What makes a Narwhal's tusk valuable?
The tusk is rare and difficult to obtain.
What kind of whale has been mistaken for a unicorn historically?
The Narwhal has a horn. Horse Isle Quiz- Narwhal.
How does the narwhal grow their tusk?
by eating
Why is a narwhal endangered?
ivory tusk
What is the material of the narwhal tusk?
Ivory.
How big is a narwhals tusk?
believe it or not, a narwhal's tusk is only 3 inches.
What aqutic animal has a tusk?
WALRUS! or... NARWHAL!
Which whale lives in the Arctic Ocean and has long ivory tusk?
The Narwhal has a long ivory tusk.
Why does a narwhal's tusk look braided?
Not braided, but twisted
What happens when a narwhal loses its tusk?
It does not grow back on
