Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (CNN) — Scientists say they have the first recorded video evidence of narwhals using tusks not only to strike and manipulate fish ...

Narwhals are some of the most unusual whales in the world due to their long, spiral-shaped tusk. They inhabit the Arctic ...

With a fabled ability to purify tainted water or heal ailments, the narwhal's spiraling tusk was highly coveted during the Middle Ages when it was mistaken for a unicorn's horn. As narwhals (Monodon ...

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the development process behind the new exhibition, “Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend” on view at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. Laura ...

One of the most recognizable animals of the sea, the narwhal, is even more unique than their looks would suggest, according to a new study of their genetics released this week. It found that the ...

Narwhals — the unicorns of the sea — show a weird fear response after being entangled in nets. Scientists say this unusual reaction to human-induced stress might restrict blood flow to the brain and ...

A recent study of the genetic history of narwhals reveals these medium-sized Arctic-dwelling whales face an uncertain future, thanks to climate change Narwhals (Monodon monoceros). (Credit: Glenn ...

(CNN) — Scientists say they have the first recorded video evidence of narwhals using tusks not only to strike and manipulate fish during feeding but also engage in what appears to be playful behavior, ...

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