Narwhals and Their Mysterious Tusk

The video explores the unique characteristics of narwhals, focusing on their distinctive tusk, which is an overgrown tooth. Despite its mysterious purpose, the tusk is used for jousting. Narwhals often travel in small groups, but the presence of Arctic cod can attract larger numbers, posing risks due to shifting ice. The video narrates an incident where narwhals get trapped by ice but eventually escape, highlighting their survival challenges in the Arctic environment.

What makes narwhals unique among whale species?

• Their large size

• Their colorful skin

• Their long tusk

• Their ability to fly

What is the narwhal's tusk actually?

• An overgrown tooth

• A fin

• A horn

• A bone

Why do narwhals gather in larger numbers sometimes?

• To migrate

• To avoid predators

• To find mates

• To hunt Arctic cod

What risk do narwhals face due to shifting ice?

• Getting lost

• Being trapped

• Losing their tusks

• Running out of food

What was the narwhal tusk historically mistaken for?

• A phoenix feather

• A unicorn horn

• A dragon's tooth

• A mermaid's fin

What happens if the narwhals' breathing hole closes?

• They dig through the ice

• They hibernate

• They fly away

• They swim under the ice to find air

How do the narwhals escape the ice trap?

• They are rescued by humans

• They break the ice

• The ice shifts again

• The ice melts

What do narwhals do after escaping the ice trap?

• They lose their tusks

• They sleep

• They resume hunting

• They migrate south