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Narwhal Tusks May Be Sensory Organs

"...scientists speculate that the tusk, usually found only the males, can pick up differences in the whale's environment, like the salt content of seawater, helping the marine mammals to navigate their frigid homes or perhaps find food." - excerpt from article in National Geographic. Read more.

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