narwhal Facts
Monodon monoceros
The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is a species of toothed whale native to the Arctic.
- Diet
- This suggests differences in habitat structure, prey availability, or genetic adaptations between subpopulations.
- Lifespan
- Up to 50 years (maximum recorded longevity)
narwhal Facts at a Glance
The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is a species of toothed whale native to the Arctic.
It belongs to the family Monodontidae in the order Artiodactyla. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
What Do narwhals Eat?
narwhals have a carnivore diet that includes This suggests differences in habitat structure, prey availability, or genetic adaptations between subpopulations.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.
narwhal Conservation Status
narwhal is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 50 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 900,000 g
Fun facts
- For example, in the Baffin Bay wintering grounds, narwhals tend to dive deep within the steep coasts, typically south of Baffin Bay.
- Male narwhals have been observed rubbing each other's tusks, a behaviour known as "tusking".
- They primarily vocalise through clicks, whistles and knocks, created by air movement between chambers near the blowhole.
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