Narwhals are arctic whales that reside in social teams referred to as pods.
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Narwhals are arctic whales that reside in social teams referred to as pods.
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What are the narwhals as much as? Typically, we do not actually know! They’re mysterious creatures. NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce talks about new, uncommon drone footage scientists captured of arctic narwhals. The video sparked new concepts for a way they use their tusks.
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