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A female narwhal does not typically have a tusk, but yet not all males do, either. About 15% of female narwhals have these tusks. The truth is, scientists don't yet know why most males have them, and most females don't. They do, however, know that the so-called "tusk" is really a tooth that has grown through the upper lip. Narwhals only have two teeth. Sometimes both of them will grow through the upper lip, and other times, neither tooth will grow out like this. Scientists are still trying to figure out why that is, and it may take a while, but eventually they will have an answer.
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DevinYes, both male and female Narwhals have tusks, although the tusks of males are typically longer and more prominent. The function of the tusk is not fully understood, but it is believed to be used for a variety of purposes including mating displays and possibly breaking through ice.
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Why don't female narwales have horns?
Because no narwhals have horns! However, both male and female narwhals have tusks. Males are more likely to have two tusks, but you can't necessarily see a narwhal and judge its gender based on its tusk.
Do narwhals shed their tusks?
No, the narwhals tusk is actually an extended tooth.
Why do Narwhals have a tusks?
The Narwhals tusks is just a tooth. It grows through a hole in its upper lip. it doesn't have any survival purpose. But used to joust one inother. i hope this helped u under stand why they have that "tusks"
Do narwhals spear their food with their horns?
Narwhals do not use their long tusks to spear their food like a spear. The tusks are used for social interactions, communication, and possibly for breaking ice. Narwhals mainly feed on fish and squid, catching them by swimming close and sucking them into their mouths.
Why do inuits hunt narwhals?
Inuit hunt narwhals for their meat, skin, blubber, and tusks, which provide important sources of food, clothing, tools, and materials for the community. Narwhals have been a traditional part of Inuit culture and diet for centuries.
