NARWHAL

Scientific Name : Monodon Monerecos

Giselle Doniz
Period 2

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 ● Narwhals are different colors depending on their
age.
➢ Neworns: Blue-gray
➢ Juveniles: Blue-Black
➢ Adults: Gray
➢ Old: nearly white

● Size/ Weight - Narwhals types are

➢ Narwhals are 13-18 ft Mammals. .
➢ Weight: 1,760 to 3,530
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 Habitat
★ Narwhals are found in Arctic coastal waters and
rivers. They winter in the deep water beneath ice
packs in groups of 5-10 animals.
Narwhals Diet

They eat squid, shrimp, arctic cod, flounder and crab.

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 Facts about Narwhals
● Their skin is rich in vitamin C
● Trophic Level: Carnivorous
● They’re known as the ‘Unicorn of the Ocean’
● Beluga Whales are the closest to them
● Their Tusks can grow up to 10 feet.
● Some have up to two tusks.
● They’re Fascinating mammals
 Why are Narwhals Endangered ?
The first reason why The second reason
why Narwhals are
Narwhals are
endangered is
endangered is because because of the
people find their tusks climate change. The
very eye catching and ice covers had
they’re worth dramatically
thousands of dollars decreased in both
so people end up extent and
cutting them. thickness. In that
case it makes it very
difficult for the
Species to adapt.
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 Population

● Narwhals are one of many mammals that are being

threatened by human actions. There’s about
50,000-170,000 left around the world.
 Organizations
➢ WWF (world wildlife fund) and IWC (The International Whaling
Commission) are organizations that are helping Narwhals threats, and
several other oceanic issues such as monitoring the noise in the ocean also
climate change and bycatch.
How can we help Narwhals ?
★ There’s always ways to try to help the wildlife. I think
society can help Narwhals by Speaking up about wildlife,
making donations and protesting on Narwhal tusk abuse,
as well as becoming a Defender of wildlife.
 SLOGAN
● Save the unicorn of the ocean!
GPO’S
Take action: I can take
action by Spreading
awareness to help Narwhal’s.

Investigate the world: I

investigated the world by
finding out the reason why
Narwhals are endangered.
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