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The main narwhal body parts are a head and a streamlined body. The head includes a sharp, long, frontwards projecting, curved tusk that grows through the upper lip. It actually is a tooth that grows outward from the left incisor of the upper jaw. Narwhal bodies include short, broad pectoral fins and tails.
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Did hunters want narwhal tusks or eggs?
Answer #1 by Mediatech Narwhal are mammals, so they do not lay eggs. Answer #2 by Ginezumi Hunters want narwhal body parts if they seek food, and narwhal tusks if they seek profit. The narwhal has a long, curved tusk that projects frontwards out through the mouth. Inuit hunters generally are interested in narwhal body parts as sources of food. Non-Inuit hunters generally aren't interested in narwhal body parts as food. They seek the narwhal's tusk.
Where did the name 'narwhal' come from?
"Narwhal" is Norse for "corpse whale", because the spotted body (very unusual for a whale) reminded the Norse sailors of the body of a man who has drowned.
Who discovered the narwhal?
The very first discoverer of the narwhal may well have been the ancestors of the Inuit. The hunt of the narwhal and the use of its body parts have been historic, longstanding, traditional activities around which Inuit culture evolved in northern Canada and western Greenland. But the first known, recorded witness by a specific individual was by Olaus Magnus [October 1490-August 1, 1557], in 1555.
Why do narwhal narwhal narwhal narwhal narwhal narwhal narwhal nar na nar nar nar?
The Narwhal has a curve in its mouth making it appear to smile all the time. The Narwhal has a large tusk that made reminded sailors of the mystical Unicorns.
What kind of whale has been mistaken for a unicorn historically?
The Narwhal has a horn. Horse Isle Quiz- Narwhal.
Are female narwhal bones the same as male narwhal bones?
are female narwhal bones the same as male narwhal bones
Does a narwhal have lungs?
Yes, a narwhal is a whale and whales are mammals, therefore a narwhal has lungs
How many bones do a narwhal have?
A narwhal typically has about 50 to 60 bones in its body. Like most cetaceans, their skeletal structure is adapted for life in water, with a streamlined shape and reduced bone density. The most distinctive feature of a narwhal is its long, spiral tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth.
What family is the Narwhal in?
The Narwhal is part of the Monodontidaefamily.
Is a narwhal coldblooded?
No, a narwhal is a marine mammal and is warm-blooded like other mammals. They have the ability to regulate their body temperature and maintain a stable internal environment regardless of the external temperature of their environment.
Is a narwhal endengerd?
The narwhal is considered "near threatened"
Is an narwhal an invertebrate or vertebrate?
A narwhal is a mammal and a vertebrate.
