The Insane Biology of: The Narwhal

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Credits:
Narrator: Stephanie Sammann
Writer: Lorraine Boissoneault
Illustrator: Jacek Ambrożewski

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[austin]

Ah... now I know why narwhal's are so shy... not very good at breaking the ice.

[someonetyping]

Dang, corpse whale is a pretty metal name

[brookerickettson]

Being an apparent over sensitive tooth, I wonder if researchers have tested for electrical sensitivity? Having a “walking cane for the blind “ when in deep darkness on limited air that could pick up the subtle electric pulses of fish and squid would definitely be useful.

[TerriTie]

Every time I see narwhals, I wonder if they really exist. Even though I heard about them from many documentaries, they still feel out of this world. They’re amazing creatures.

[Sunflowersarepretty]

Narwhals look so magical to me. I heard this from another show that they are also very nervous around people so that's why we cannot learn much about them this and their environment makes it more difficult to study them enough.

[naingaung]

“Narwhals, narwhals swimming in the ocean causing a commotion”

[RobinPochita]

I’ve genuinely learned more info on narwhals in this one video than in my entire life and narwhals are one of my favorite animals.

[Freesavh]

This is the absolute best video I've seen on Narwhals. I've watched so many over 40yrs. I learned more from this than any. You make absolutely fantastic videos. Science teachers in elementary & middle schools could add them to their lesson plans to make a huge difference in students grades.

[etdxdue]

that narwhal sitting there just saying fuck was hilarious

[scottbruner]

0:46
That fart sound effect is PRICELESS 😅

[gruzza]

These videos are so informative, genuinely great quality content.

[lasercraft]

Narwhals: Have long tusks on their heads.

Scientists: *Why are you like this? WHY???*

[brianrussell]

An informative and entertaining video on Narwhals. Thank you Stephanie. I look forward to your next one.

[UncleRJ]

I love narwhals, pretty big and pretty white. They're like an underwater unicorn that got a kick-ass facial horn. They do cause a commotion swimming in the sea, but that's just because they're so awesome.

It still blows my mind that they're the inventor of Shish Kebab.

[glennmoss]

Those tusks are also sensitive to pressure changes.

This means they may also be capable of sensing and tracking sources of sound/vibration in even the darkest waters. Like those of prey.

[StoffelDilligas]

The real name is
"Toothpick nosed pickle dolphin".

[strange]

Shout-out to my one highschool teacher that argued with me that narwhal's weren't real. I always knew teachers could be dumb, but that cemented it from theory to fact. 😅

[michaelandruzzi]

National Geographic or Discovery need to contact you to narrate all of their programs!! You're voice is so soothing!! Great video as always!!

[BengalBoy]

I am a little annoyed you guys are using AI-"Art" in your work

[steffiwedel]

Das diese wunderschönen Geschöpfe noch nicht ausgerottet wurden, wegen ihrem Zahn, grenzt an ein Wunder!