08 Jul 2022 | Arctic Animals

The Narwhal Tusk: It’s a Tooth!

Arctic Kingdom Narwhal Polar Bear Safari Michelle Valberg

The narwhal’s tusk has long captured the imagination of people across the globe. They were found in medieval courts and inspired legends of unicorns. Today we’re still trying to understand the mystery of their tusks. What are they for and how do narwhal use them? Are they used for protection like elephant tusks or are […]

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06 Dec 2019 | Arctic Animals

Narwhal Tusk Facts: Did You Know

ARCTIC KINGDOM Narwhal Eric Baccega ERB5929

Yes, narwhals are real and a tusked narwhal can feel fantastical to see in person. Narwhal whales can sometimes seem like a myth and people have wondered for ages just why narwhal even have a tusk. It’s wild how much a tusk can set an animal apart from others. It makes them stand out and […]

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