“Narwhals are known for their ‘tusking’ behaviour, where two or more of them simultaneously raise their tusks almost vertically out of the water, crossing them in what may be a ritualistic behaviour ...
In the Middle Ages, their tusks were mistaken for unicorn horns and were deemed so magical that Ivan the Terrible called for one on his deathbed – and even today, narwhal still retain a little of ...
Underwater passive acoustic recording is vital for researchers to monitor and study marine animals in their natural environment with minimal disturbance. “Using passive acoustic monitoring to detect ...
Newly published drone footage sheds light into narwhal behavior and provides the first-ever evidence of the animals engaging in play, according to a new study. Screengrab from Florida Atlantic ...
Worcester science museum EcoTarium has enhanced its collection of mammal artifacts and sculptures, along with an unspecified monetary donation, from benefactors Peter and Joan Dirlam of Southbridge ...