Known fondly throughout the world as the “unicorn of the sea,” the remarkable narwhal is just as unique as it is elusive. Its most defining trait, the long tusk that spirals counterclockwise from its ...

We are Alex and Chapman, research assistants working for the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum. This summer, we had the opportunity to experience many of the unique behind-the-scenes aspects of the museum ...

You don’t have to search far and wide to find narwhals these days. The so-called “unicorns of the sea” are plastered on everything from kids’ pajamas and lunchboxes to plush toys and LEGO sets. But ...

The world is filled with stunning creatures, some of which have mostly evaded human notice. One among them is the narwhal (Monodon monoceros), according to Discover Wildlife. Their features are so ...

As many wonders as modern science has unfolded in the natural world, some of nature's creatures still remain a mystery — especially animals in the ocean's lesser explored regions. One such creature is ...

March 11 (UPI) --The tree ring-like layers of the Narwhal tusks have offered scientists fresh insights into the shifting dynamics of Arctic ecosystems, revealing the influence of climate change on the ...

You’ll find the Arctic at the northernmost part of our planet, consisting of the Arctic Ocean and parts of Canada, Russia, the USA, Greenland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Iceland. The Arctic is a ...