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xchrom

(108,903 posts) Wed Mar 19, 2014, 08:45 AM Mar 2014

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Narwhal’s tusk is super sensitive

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/26534619

Narwhals' distinctive long tusks are super sensitive, research has found.

The whales are known for their tusks which can reach 2.6m (9ft) in length, earning them comparisons with mythological unicorns.

The tusk is an exaggerated front tooth and scientists have discovered that it helps the animals sense changes in their environment.

Experts suggest males could use the tusks to seek out mates or food.

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Narwhal’s tusk is super sensitive (Original Post) xchrom Mar 2014 OP

Wow - dental radar! hatrack Mar 2014 #1

Everything is Vibrating: Ema and the Ghosts performs 'Narwhal' live on KXLU bananas Mar 2014 #2

love it! xchrom Mar 2014 #4

"Narwhal" by Ergo Phizmiz (from Outtakes from "The Snow Flea") bananas Mar 2014 #3

probably been hanging out around here pscot Mar 2014 #5

hatrack

(59,566 posts)

1. Wow - dental radar!

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Wed Mar 19, 2014, 09:22 AM

Mar 2014

Very cool!

bananas

(27,509 posts)

2. Everything is Vibrating: Ema and the Ghosts performs 'Narwhal' live on KXLU

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Wed Mar 19, 2014, 09:34 AM

Mar 2014

Narwhals have inspired an interesting body of art, music, and literature.

Here is a recent song about a girl and her narwhal:

Everything is Vibrating: Ema and the Ghosts performs 'Narwhal' live on KXLU

http://joncarling.tumblr.com/post/70116437985/ema-and-the-ghosts-performs-narwhal-live-on

http://vt.tumblr.com/tumblr_mxv8fv97u81qzatht.mp4

xchrom

(108,903 posts)

4. love it!

Reply to bananas (Reply #2)

Wed Mar 19, 2014, 12:26 PM

Mar 2014

bananas

(27,509 posts)

3. "Narwhal" by Ergo Phizmiz (from Outtakes from "The Snow Flea")

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Wed Mar 19, 2014, 10:15 AM

Mar 2014

If you like Paul Winters, you'll love Ergo Phizmiz!
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ergo_Phizmiz/Outtakes_from_The_Snow_Flea/Narwhal

pscot

(21,024 posts)

5. probably been hanging out around here

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Wed Mar 19, 2014, 11:29 PM

Mar 2014

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