The Narwhal Tooth: Solving the Mystery of Nature’s Most Intriguing Tooth

The narwhal tooth has long fascinat- ed sea explorers, scientists and aristocracy. The legendary spiraled tusk has wound its way into the books of scientific rarities and mythical legends. Researchers have proposed myriad theories to explain a tooth that extends 6-10 feet from the upper jaw of this arctic whale. Yet, they have come no closer to an understanding of its evolution and purpose.