Scientists previously thought the narwhal’s trademark tusk helps males compete for mates, but new evidence suggests it may also have a role in foraging and play.

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

According to the team, the narwhals showed remarkable dexterity, precision, and speed of movement of the tusk. They also ...

Discover how narwhals use their spiral tusks as multipurpose tools in the wild with groundbreaking drone footage.

The scientific name of the narwhal (Monodon monoceros) literally translates to "one tooth, one horn," an incredibly ironic name.

Narwhals, famous for their long, unicorn-like tusks, may use them for much more than display. Drone research has revealed ...

Elephant tusks are actually specialized ... While "an elephant never forgets" may be a bit of an exaggeration, the animals do have remarkable memories. Elephants file important details in their ...

“Tusks are mainly found in males,” he said ... Play behavior has been documented in a handful of cetacean creatures and other land animals, such as chimpanzees and elephants.

The narwhal (Monodon monoceros), an iconic whale of remote Arctic waters, is widely known for its long, spiral tusk, which is ...