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Video shows first clear evidence of narwhals using tusks to play—and stun prey

In a nutshell Scientists have discovered narwhals use their tusks for three main purposes: hunting fish with precision strikes, exploring objects with gentle taps, and engaging in what appears to be play behavior.

Science News · 1d

Narwhals may use their iconic tusks to play

Videos show narwhals using their tusks in several ways, including prodding and flipping a fish. It’s the first reported evidence of the whales playing.

The Washington Post on MSN · 3d

Narwhals, ‘unicorns of the sea,’ might use their tusks for play

The whales, which have distinctively long tusks, were filmed in the Arctic chasing a fish in what seemed like a “cat-and-mouse” game, surprising scientists.

The New York Times · 3d

Videos Show Narwhals Using Their Tusks to Play With Their Food

Researchers observed a number of surprising behaviors by the ivory-sporting whales during an expedition with drones in the Canadian High Arctic.

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Does the narwhal's famous tusk help it catch fish?

The long, spiral tusks of narwhals could be used by these Arctic whales to stun or even kill prey, according to wildlife ...

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Narwhals may be using their tusks to play, new study finds

When researchers observed a lack of aggression in some interactions between narwhals and fish, they realized these scenarios were more similar to a cat-and-mouse game, in which the animals were ...

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What do narwhals use their tusks for? First-of-its-kind drone footage offers clues

Multiple behaviors were observed that indicate narwhal tusks — like Swiss Army knives — serve as multi-purpose tools. While ...

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