Narwhals: The Unicorns of the Sea
What is a Narwhal? A narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is a medium-sized whale that inhabits the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean. They belong to the cetacean family, alongside whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Their most notable feature is the elongated tusk that males (and occasionally females) possess, which can grow up to 10 feet long. But unlike a…