Recent research has revealed that narwhals utilize their long tusks for various survival purposes rather than merely for display. Studied by marine mammal expert Greg O'Corry-Crowe, the tusks are likened to surgical instruments for their precision. The elusive nature of narwhals presents challenges for researchers, who need to navigate the Arctic's complex logistics. With collaboration from local Inuit communities, researchers successfully filmed the creatures in Nunavut's clear waters, capturing unprecedented footage that showcases their graceful movement and tusk usage, thus shedding light on these fascinating marine mammals.
The precision with which they wielded their tusks was like a surgical instrument or the bow of a violin.
Narwhals aren't only showing off with their tusks; the appendages have a variety of demonstrated uses that help the animals survive in the ocean.
They're extremely shy and elusive whales and tend to spend their time far from shore, making research in the Arctic logistically complex.
The calm waters of Creswell Bay in Nunavut allowed the researchers to film some of the best footage of narwhals ever captured.
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