Few animals ignite our curiosity like the narwhal, but according to new research, our own boisterous activity in the High Arctic could be jeopardizing the survival of these great “unicorns of the sea.

Using drones, 17 distinct behaviors of narwhals were captured in the wild. Findings reveal complex behaviors of the Arctic's iconic whale never seen before. This highly gregarious whale uses its tusk ...

Chaos theory improves understanding of Arctic narwhal behavior, with the aim of helping efforts to protect this vulnerable species. Researchers have used the mathematical equations of chaos theory to ...

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As much as I applaud scientific research that reveals nature’s secrets, I feel a sense of satisfaction when some natural mysteries remain mysteries. The narwhal is my favorite example. Narwhals are a ...