Narwhals

Narwhals

By Sarah and Ithayetsi

Swimming

Narwhals use their little fins and tail to swim. They can dive a mile and a half into
the water. Narwhals swim with their belly facing down. While swimming ,they can
attack their prey.



Diet

Narwhals are carnivores. They eat fish, shrimp, plankton,
and other sea creatures. Narwhals don’t eat plants.

Attacking

Narwhals attack to either impress female narwhals or to
protect their family. Narwhals attack prey to bring home
food. Narwhals have been known to attack boats .

Cool Facts

● Narwhals are heavier than a 500 lb. piano.
● The narwhal tusk is the horn.
● They can sense things with their tusk.
● Their tusk can grow up to 10 feet long.
● They can grow up to 17 feet long.
● The tusk is a tooth as well.
● Narwhals are often referred to as “ Unicorn of the sea”

or “ One tusk wonder “

Pods

You can sometimes see a group of narwhals and maybe with
baby narwhals in a pod. A pod is a group of animals that stick
together. Being in a pod is a form of protection. Narwhals kill
the sea creature that tries to attack them while they are in pod
formation.



References:

3 Neat Facts About Narwhals (Including: They're Real!)

Narwhal Facts For Kids!