A type of whale found in the Arctic waters of Greenland, Canada, and Russia, the narwhal is certainly one of the more unique animals on planet Earth. Believe it or not, the narwhal doesn’t actually have a horn; instead, it has a unique type of tusk!
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Scientific Name: Monodon monoceros
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Characteristics: Narwhal tusks are actually an elongation of their canine teeth, and some male narwhals can actually develop two tusks. Learn more astounding facts about this amazing animal with our true-to-life and scientifically accurate model!
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Size and Color: 10.75 inches long and 2.75 inches wide, this model is a touch shorter than a legal sized piece of paper and is about as wide a deck of cards. Narwhals have slate gray upper sides speckled with black dots, as well as white bellies.
- This Narwhal is part of the Monterey Bay® Sea Life collection.
- All of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free.
History:
Narwhals are believed to have a worldwide population of about 75,000 individuals, and are classified as near threatened by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Their primary threats are poaching and climate change. Thankfully, they are protected by multiple legislations introduced by the European Union, such as an import ban on their tusks.
- Recommended Age: 3+
- Size in cm: 27.5 L x 2.75 W x H
- Size in inches: 10.83 L x 1.08 W x 0.0 H
- UPC: 095866212209
