narwhale
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- average_length
- sixteen feet
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- A curiously named whale, also known as the 'Nostril whale', distinguished by its long, single horn-like tusk, typically found in circumpolar seas.
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- long tusk or horn
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- also_known_asNostril whale
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- The Narwhale is also referred to as the Nostril whale, a name believed to originate from its peculiar horn being mistaken for a nose.
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- that is, _Nostril whale_
- possessesSea-unicorn's horn
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- The Narwhale is known for its peculiar horn, which is actually a lengthened tusk growing from its jaw, giving it a unique appearance.
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- its horn averages five feet, though some exceed ten, and even attain to fifteen feet
- also_known_asTusked whale
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- The Narwhale is sometimes referred to as the Tusked whale due to its distinctive, elongated tusk.
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- I have heard called the Tusked whale
- also_known_asHorned whale
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- The Narwhale is also known as the Horned whale, a name derived from its prominent and horn-like tusk.
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- the Tusked whale, the Horned whale
- also_known_asUnicorn whale
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- The Narwhale is often called the Unicorn whale because its single, long tusk evokes the imagery of the mythical unicorn.
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- the Horned whale, and the Unicorn whale
- exemplifiesUnicornism
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- The Narwhale, with its distinctive single tusk, serves as a curious example of 'Unicornism' found in nature.
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- a curious example of the Unicornism to be found in almost every kingdom of animated nature
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- 2026-03-02T00:08:19.386Z
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