NARWHALS

NARWHALS LIVE IN THE COLD WATERS OF THE ARTIC CIRCLE NEAR NORTHERN CANADA AND GREENLAND

Some narwhals weigh up to 4200 pounds.

Narwhals are mid-sized whales. They grow from 12-20 feet in length.

Male narwhals are easily seen because of the long tooth that projects from their head.

Narwhals have black and white mottled skin.

Narwhals travel in pods of 15-20 whales

Narwhals eat fish like cod, squid, halibut, and shrimp

Narwhals are very rare and it is estimated that there are about 50,000

Narwhals communicate with squeals, trills, and clicks.

Narwhals are hunted by polar bears and orcas

FUN FACTS

• Unicorn of the sea
• They prefer to stay near the surface.
• Relative of Beluga whale
• Calves tend to be brown with no spots

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