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🐋Narwhal
Monodon monoceros
Swims under Arctic sea ice in pods, diving deep for fish.
DietCarnivore
SizeUp to 1,600 kg
Lifespan50 years
ConservationLeast concern
Good to know
- Its 'horn' is actually a giant spiralled tooth.
- Sometimes called the 'unicorn of the sea'.
- The tusk can grow up to 3 m long.
Where the Narwhal lives
Drifting sea ice, snowfields and treeless tundra. Long frozen winters far below 0°C and a short, cool summer.
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