Curated OER
Animals A to Z: Narwhal
In this narwhal instructional activity, 3rd graders will add pages to their "animal books." Students will read 10 facts to gain an understanding of a narwhal and its particular attributes.
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NOAA
Noaa: Following the Ocean Unicorn [Pdf]
Learn what a narwhal is and how climate change may be challenging their existence. Make a poster that demonstrates your understanding.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Narwhal Whales
Read facts about the narwhal including information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
NBC
Mystery of 'Unicorn' Whale Solved
Scientists have proposed numerous theories to explain the purpose of the Narwhal's enlarged tusk. This article explains the results of a study conducted to determine the function of this tusk. An interactive feature is provided that...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Beluga Whale
This site provides a general overview of the Beluga Whale, complete with the personal observations of 19th Century Naturalist, Edward Nelson.
Other
Shark Friends Whale Page
Dive down deep with these creatures and learn more about them without leaving your computer. Site contains information on different types of whales such as gray, northern right, fin, blue and other species.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Narwhals
Discover fascinating information about narwhals that includes a description, range, habitat, behavior, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Narwhal
The narwhal's tusk is a tooth - an upper-jaw tooth that grows through the lip and keeps on growing. Narwhals have just two teeth, both in the upper jaw. Learn more about the Monodon monocerus, more commonly known as a Narwhal, in this...
Curated OER
Ar Kive: Narwhal (Monodon Monoceros)
Famous for its unicorn-like single tusk, narwhals have inspired legends in many cultures and are still revered across the world. The smooth, white tusk is normally found only on males and is the result of extreme growth of the left...