Narwhals

Unicorns of the sea

Often dubbed the unicorns of the sea, narwhals are strange and beautiful creatures with long tusks protruding from their heads. Members of the population of more than 80,000 can weigh up to 4,200 pounds and grow as long as 17 feet in length. Find more information on Narwhals here!

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Narhwhal Facts

• Narwhal live up to 50 years
• Narwhal change colour with age
• Narwhal change colour with age
• Tusks can grow as long as 10 ft

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Adopt a Narwhal

In Canada, narwhal (monodon monoceros) are identified as “special concern” by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). This indicates species that may become threatened or endangered because of a combination of biological characteristics and identified threats.