Lifestyle
What are Narwhals classified as?
They are classified as mammals
Why do Narwhals prey on Arctic Cod, Polar Cod, Turbot, Squid and shrimp?
It's their diet
Do males, females, or both narwhals have a tusk?
Only the males have tusks
Where do they live?
a) Arctic waters of Canada & Greenland
b) Arctic waters of Russia
c) Arctic waters of Norway
d) all of the above
d) all of the above
What is their nickname?
The unicorn of the sea
Where do Narwhals live?
They live in the Arctic ocean
Why are Polar bears a threat to Narwhals?
They hunt them
What is their tusk used for?
Males use their tusk to compete against other males to attract a female
How cold is their climate?
-1.8 C
How long did the longest living Narwhal live for?
105 - 125 years
How long do narwhals live under the water during winter?
They live 5 months under the water
What Trophic level are Narwhals (food chain)?
They are Carnivores
What are Narwhals tusks made out of?
It's made out of Ivory
What sector of the Arctic ocean do Narwhals live in?
The Atlantic sector
Other than for sexual reasons, what else is their tusk used for?
Unlike what they were originally used for by kings and queens, it's actually used to detect subtleties in tempature, particles presence in the water, and different water pressures
How far do they dive into the ocean?
1 mile deep
How do narwhals eat?
they use their mouth to suction their prey
What is the Mass of a Narwhal?
They weigh 940 kg
Which territory do narwhals live in?
Nunavut
True or false?
Narwhals change color for hunting purposes
false.
They change colors over time due to their age
They're called Monodon monoceros
How long do they stay under water to hunt?
25 minutes
How long is their tusk?
It's 8-feet-long
In which Bay in Canada are they found?
Hudson's Bay
What body part do they lack?
a dorsal fin