Rare footage: the scientists showed hunt “unicorn of the sea”. Video

Narwhals are found exclusively in the Arctic.

Scientists captured on video hunting one of the most studied animals on Earth — the narwhal, also known as the “sea unicorn.”

Rare footage filmed by the staff of the world wildlife Fund (WWF) off the coast of the canadian territory of Nunavut. During the observation of cetaceans, the researchers were able to determine the purpose of the Tusk. As it turned out, “sea unicorn” uses it as “batons” to stun prey.

“Before, we thought that the horn of the narwhal need for “dueling” with rivals, to interact with other people, or for orientation in space. But the footage shows us a previously unseen pattern of behavior,” said Rod Downey, the head of the Department of polar research of WWF.

“Narwhals — some of the most mysterious creatures on our planet. There is nothing surprising in the fact that they have attained almost mystical status and is often referred to as “sea unicorns,” Downey told reporters.

Narwhals are found exclusively in the Arctic. The main habitat is the North Atlantic and the Arctic ocean. They are considered rare small species listed in the Red data Book of Russia.

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