Narwhal

The Narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is an Arctic species of cetacean with a body similar to that of a dolphin. It is rarely found south of latitude 70°N. It is one of two species of whale in the Monodontidae family (the other is the beluga). It is possibly also related to the Irrawaddy Dolphin.

Predation and conservation

The main predators are polar bears and orcas. Some Inuit hunt this species. In Greenland, traditional hunting methods are used, but high-speed boats and rifles are frequently used in northern Canada. PETA and other animal rights groups have long protested the killing of narwhals.

Related Topics:
Polar bear - Orca - Inuit - Hunt - Species - Greenland - Boat - Rifle - Canada - PETA

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