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Narwhal

The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is a species of toothed whale native to the Arctic. It is the only member of the genus Monodon and one of two living representatives of the family Monodontidae. The narwhal is a stocky cetacean with a relatively blunt snout, a large melon, and a shallow ridge in place of a dorsal fin. Males of this species have a spiralled…

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related to Conservation · 36
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related to Breeding · 19
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related to Tusk trade · 17
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related to Diet · 16
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related to Distribution · 16
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related to Tusk and dentition · 15
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related to Evolution · 14
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related to Threats · 14
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related to Inuit · 13
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related to Migration · 13
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Narwhalis astocky cetacean with a relatively blunt snout0.90text
pollutioninstance ofsuch as reduction in ice cover and human activities0.80text
huntinginstance ofsuch as reduction in ice cover and human activities0.80text
polar cod making up the remainder of their dietinstance ofwith other fish0.80text
Disko Bay in West Greenlandinstance ofmost occurring in areas0.80text
orcasinstance ofTo escape predators0.80text
narwhals may use prolonged submersion to hide under ice floes rather than relying on speed.Researchers found bacteria of the Brucella genus in the bloodstreams of numerous narwhals throughout the course of a 19-year studyinstance ofTo escape predators0.80text
Cyamus monodontisinstance ofThey were also recorded with whale lice species0.80text
Cyamus nodosusinstance ofThey were also recorded with whale lice species0.80text
the Baffin Bayinstance ofespecially in their northern wintering grounds0.80text
Davis Strait regionsinstance ofespecially in their northern wintering grounds0.80text
The Ladyinstance ofDepictions of narwhal tusks in works of art0.80text

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