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Web4 days ago · Together, these two species comprise the only extant members of the family Monodontidae, sometimes referred to as the …
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WebMay 9, 2024 · narwhal, ( Monodon monoceros ), a small toothed whale found along coasts and in rivers throughout the Arctic. Males possess a long straight tusk that projects …
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WebMay 13, 2024 · Beluga whales are related to the narwhal, and together these two species constitute the family Monodontidae of suborder Odontoceti (the toothed whales). The …
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Web3 days ago · Delphinapterus leucas. ( Pallas, 1776) Beluga range. The beluga whale ( / bɪˈluːɡə /; [4] Delphinapterus leucas) is an Arctic and sub-Arctic cetacean. It is one of two …
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Web3 days ago · Whales: with four families: Monodontidae (belugas and narwhals), Physeteridae (sperm whales), Kogiidae (dwarf and pygmy sperm whales), and Ziphiidae …
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Web5 days ago · Family: Monodontidae Species: Monodon monoceros. Overview. Narwhals are medium-sized with a length (minus the tusk) of around 4 to 5.5m, and a weight of …
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Why are narwhals called Monodon monoceros?
The scientific name, Monodon monoceros, is derived from Greek: 'single-tooth single-horn'. The narwhal is most closely related to the beluga whale ( Delphinapterus leucas ). Together, these two species comprise the only extant members of the family Monodontidae, sometimes referred to as the "white whales".
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What is Bohaskaia monodontoides?
"Bohaskaia monodontoides, a new monodontid (Cetacea, Odontoceti, Delphinoidea) from the Pliocene of the western North Atlantic Ocean". Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. 32 (2): 476–484. Bibcode: 2012JVPal..32..476V. doi: 10.1080/02724634.2012.641705. ISSN 0272-4634. S2CID 55606151.
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Is a Melonhead a whale?
It is also known as the white whale, as it is the only cetacean to regularly occur with this colour; the sea canary, due to its high-pitched calls; and the melonhead, though that more commonly refers to the melon-headed whale, which is an oceanic dolphin .
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Where did Monodon monoceros come from?
Its name comes from the Old Norse word nár, meaning 'corpse', which possibly refers to the animal's gray, mottled skin and its habit of remaining motionless at the water's surface, a behavior known as "logging" that usually happens in the summer. The scientific name, Monodon monoceros, is derived from Greek: 'single-tooth single-horn'.
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The narwhal, is a species of toothed whale, and the only member of the genus Monodon. Its closest living relative is the beluga whale, and cases of interbreeding between the two species has been r…
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The narwhal, is a species of toothed whale, and the only member of the genus Monodon. Its closest living relative is the beluga whale, and cases of interbreeding between the two species has been recorded. It is sexually dimorphic, as adult males are larger than females and have a long single tusk that can be up to 3 m. The narwhal has a mottled pigmentation, with blackish-brown markings over a white background. Instead of a dorsal fin, the narwhal possesses a shallow dorsal ridge which is thought to facilitate movement under the ice, or reduce surface area, and so heat loss. An adult narwhal is typically 3.0 to 5.5 m in length and 800 to 1,600 kg in weight. Carl Linnaeus scientifically described the species in his 1758 work Systema Naturae.
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Narwhal and human cultures
The Inuit people of the Arctic have hunted narwhals for centuries for their meat, skin, blubber and ivory. They also consider the narwhal to be a symbol of their spirituality and connection to the natural world. The Inuit legend of the origin of the narwhal's tusk involves a woman who was dragged into the sea by a harpoon and transformed into a whale.
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The Vikings traded narwhal tusks with other European nations, who believed they were from the mythical unicorn. The tusks were valued for their rarity, beauty and supposed magical properties. Some medieval rulers, such as Elizabeth I of England, owned narwhal tusks as royal treasures.
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Greenland is the home of the largest population of narwhals in the world, and the whale is an important part of its culture, economy and ecology. The Greenlandic government regulates the narwhal hunt and supports scientific research and conservation efforts. The narwhal is also featured on the Greenlandic coat of arms and the national banknotes.
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Denmark is the former colonial power of Greenland and still maintains a close relationship with the island. The Danish royal family owns several narwhal tusks, some of which are displayed in the Rosenborg Castle and the Amalienborg Palace. The Danish Natural History Museum has a large collection of narwhal specimens and skeletons, and conducts research on their biology and evolution.
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Canada is the second largest narwhal range state, after Greenland, and has a significant Inuit population that relies on the whale for subsistence and cultural purposes. Canada also hosts many narwhal researchers and tourists, who seek to observe and learn more about the elusive and endangered animal. Canada is a signatory of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, which regulates the trade of narwhal parts.
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Vocalization
Produces low-frequency and high-frequency sounds for communication and navigation
Produces a variety of sounds for communication and navigation
Produces a variety of sounds for communication and navigation
Sociality
Lives in groups of 2-20 individuals, but can form larger groups of hundreds or thousands in the summer or when migrating
Lives In pods of 2-1000 individuals
Depends On species and ecotype, ranges from solitary to groups of 2-60 individuals
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Fishing, hunting, pollution, habitat loss, or noise
Fishing, hunting, pollution, habitat loss, or noise
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A Whale with a Tusk
The narwhal is a medium-sized toothed whale that lives in the Arctic waters. It has a distinctive feature: a long, spiral tusk that grows from its upper lip.
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Narwhal tusk development
The left canine tooth of male narwhals grows into a long spiral tusk, which may have sensory functions.
Narwhal vocalization
Narwhals communicate with clicks, whistles, and pulses, and use echolocation to navigate and hunt.
Narwhal diet
Narwhals feed on fish, squid, and shrimp, mainly at depths of 800 to 1,500 meters.
Narwhal migration
Narwhals migrate seasonally between summer and winter habitats, following the movements of sea ice.
Narwhal social behavior
Narwhals form groups of 5 to 10 individuals, and sometimes join larger aggregations of hundreds or thousands.
Narwhal mating
Narwhals mate in the late winter or early spring, and may use their tusks for courtship or competition.
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Medium-sized toothed whale that lives year-round in the Arctic waters around Greenland, Canada, and Russia.
Males possess a large "tusk" from a protruding canine tooth.
They change color as they get older. Babies are a mottled blue-gray, young narwhals are blue-black, adults are mottled gray, and old narwhals are white.
Able to reach depths of more than 5,000 ft (1,500 m), they are one of the deepest divers of all marine mammals.
Narwhals swim belly up and lie motionless for several minutes, earning them the name “corpse whale.”
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Beluga whale is the only other living species in the family Monodontidae, and shares many characteristics with the narwhal, such as living in Arctic waters, having a melon-shaped head, and lacking a dorsal fin.
Beluga whale
Sperm whale is the largest of the toothed whales, and belongs to the same order as the narwhal (Cetacea). It has a distinctive large head, and a single, long tusk-like tooth in its lower jaw.
Sperm whale
Dolphin is a common name for a group of toothed whales that belong to the same order as the narwhal (Cetacea). They are known for their high intelligence, complex communication, and social behavior.
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Bottlenose whale is a toothed whale that belongs to the same order as the narwhal (Cetacea). It has a long, narrow snout, similar to a bottle, and can dive very deep.
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