What's a Narwhal's Tusk For?

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English - April 09, 2020 14:00 - 4 minutes - ★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
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Although the tusk can be a weapon, the variation in tusk length among animals of similar body size points to it being primarily a mating status signal.
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Although the tusk can be a weapon, the variation in tusk length among animals of similar body size points to it being primarily a mating status signal.

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