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In 1648 Tulpius first discovered a stranded narwhal in the British Isles area. Although it has existed long before this, it was the first in recorded history. The narwhal is thougt to be the source of the mythical unicorn because of it's long tusk or tooth extending from it's forehead. See the related link(s) for more information.

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