Unicorn of the Sea

The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) has a ‘horn’ like any ‘real’ unicorn should. But this horn is really an ivory tooth. It can grow up to 2.7 m (8ft 10in) and right through the upper lip! Ouch!

arctic water narwhal

 

If a narwhal tusk is a tooth, do you think they need to brush it before bed?

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37 COMMENTS

  1. Super cool! Lol I don’t think it would be able to brush its tooth. The toothpaste would come right off. And it’s beautiful! A family member said a Narwhal is a unicorn that devolved into a fish. Lol