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The tusk is actually a molar tooth that grows through the animals head. The males will have a longer tusk than females. It is to tell the difference between male and female, and used on occasion for self-defense.
There are many theories for the tusk purpose. Thus far, none have been widely accepted by experts. The tusk is present in both males and females, is longer in the male and is considered to be a secondary male sex trait.
It is also thought to be used for the feeding of their babies.They spear a fish and feed the babies.
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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 makes a Narwhal's tusk valuable?
The tusk is rare and difficult to obtain.
What is the reason for the narwhal tusk?
It is a tooth, not a tusk, and scientists have not yet discovered what it is for.
What kind of whale has been mistaken for a unicorn historically?
The Narwhal has a horn. Horse Isle Quiz- Narwhal.
What is the material of the narwhal tusk?
Ivory.
Why is a narwhal endangered?
ivory tusk
How does the narwhal grow their tusk?
by eating
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 the NARWHAL have a horn?
It is believed that the horn (Which is actually a tusk, a type of tooth) is used for nothing more than sexual identification. Males are the ones that have the tusk, located on the left incisor, though females can have them on rare occasions. 1 out of every 500 Narwhals has a second tusk on the right incisor, but there has only been one sighting of a female narwhal with two tusks.
Why does a narwhal's tusk look braided?
Not braided, but twisted
