The long, spiral tusks of narwhals could be used by these Arctic whales to stun or even kill prey, according to wildlife researchers who have spied on these elusive creatures using drones. They ...

A study published in the journal Communications Biology has revealed that narwhals in Greenland are repeatedly colliding with passive acoustic monitoring devices. The researchers documented up to 11 ...

As much as I applaud scientific research that reveals nature’s secrets, I feel a sense of satisfaction when some natural mysteries remain mysteries. The narwhal is my favorite example. Narwhals are a ...

The cold waters of the Arctic are home to an unusual whale that you might have heard of, the narwhal. Narwhals have a long, sharp tusk that juts out of their heads. As NPR's Nell Greenfieldboyce ...

Underwater passive acoustic recording is vital for researchers to monitor and study marine animals in their natural environment with minimal disturbance. “Using passive acoustic monitoring to detect ...