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Narwhal

Published on Jan 18, 2016

Meet the Unicorns of the Sea!

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

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Narwhal

What do they eat?

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Eat

  • Squid
  • Greenland halibut
  • Shrimp
  • Arctic cod
  • Rockfish
  • Flounder
  • Crab
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How big are they?

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Size

  • Female narwhals grow to about 3.5 meters (11.5 feet)
  • Male narwhals grow from 4-6 meters (12-20 feet)
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What colours are they?

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Colour

  • Narwhal colour changes with age
  • Newborn: blotchy-slate or bluish-gray
  • Juvenile: completely bluish-black
  • Adults: mottled grey
  • Old: basically all white
Photo by Walraven

What are the narwhals' habitats?

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Habitat

  • Arctic waters
  • The Arctic waters border Russia, North America, and Greenland
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How long are their life spans?

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Length of Life

  • usually live for around 30-40 years

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