Narwhal Collection (#2)

Humpback Whale, Killer Whale, Beluga, Pacific White-Sided Dolphin, Ganges River Dolphin and Narwhal

Narwhals (Monodon monoceros), computer artwork. These rare sea mammals are one of three whale species that spend their entire lives in the Arctic

A statue of Narwhal being speared at Menemsha Harbour

Arctic fauna, lithograph, published in 1897
Arctic fauna: 1) Polar bear (Ursus maritimus); 2) Wolverine (Gulo gulo); 3) Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus); 4) Mountain hare (Lepus timidus); 5) True lemming (Lemmus); 6) Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus); 7

Narwhal or narwhale, Monodon monoceros, and sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus (vulnerable).. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals

BAT Bantam I in original form with short-span ailerons
Narwhal or narwhale, Monodon monoceros.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine, Harrison, London, 1800

Narwhal illustration 1896
Illustrated Natural History of the Three Kingdoms

Narwhal engraving 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

Illustration of Narwhals (Monodon monoceros) in freezing waters of the high Arctic very close to the North Pole

Skull and Tooth of Narwhal

Narwhal

Hunters and captured narwhal - North Canada. Narwhals have been harvested for over a thousand years by Inuit people in northern Canada and Greenland for meat and ivory

Cetaceans, 19th century C015 / 6097
Cetaceans. 19th-century artwork of (from top) four cetaceans: a dolphin (Delphinus delphis), a narwhal (Monodon monoceros), a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus)

Monodon monoceros, narwhal
The skull and a selecton of vertebrae specimens of the narwhal whale, held at the Natural History Museum, London

FISHING FOR NARWHALS. Line engraving, 19th century

SCHOOL OF NARWHALS. Line engraving, 19th century

WHALING: NARWHALS. Line engraving, 19th century

Narwhal DOC 110 Canadian Arctic Monodon monoceros © Doc White / ARDEA LONDON
DOC-110 Narwhal Canadian Arctic Monodon monoceros Doc White Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Narwhals on the Shore
NARWHAL - MONODON MONOCEROS A rare Arctic whale known also as a sea unicorn because of its exceptionally long tooth

NARWHAL

Marine Life / Whales
Four different whales, including the Porpoise, Ca ing whale, White whale, and the Narwhal

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The narwhal, also known as the sea unicorn, is a fascinating creature that inhabits the Canadian Arctic and Baffin Island. Its unique appearance has captured the imagination of many, even inspiring Jules Verne's famous novel "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea. " Eskimos have long hunted narwhals for their valuable tusks, which can be seen on display in museums around the world. These majestic creatures are often depicted in artwork and illustrations, such as Karl Joseph Brodtmann's lithograph from Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals in 1836. The narwhal's tusk is truly remarkable - it is actually a tooth that can grow up to 10 feet long. This impressive feature has led to various interpretations throughout history. In Mace, Poland during the 1600s and 1700s, unknown creators crafted intricate designs using narwhal tusks. In Northern Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries (or possibly earlier), craftsmen also utilized these tusks to create beautiful objects with unknown origins. The rarity of double-tusked specimens further adds to their allure. Despite its enchanting presence in art and literature, it is important to note that both narwhals and dugongs (another vulnerable species) face threats due to human activities. Conservation efforts are crucial for preserving these magnificent animals for future generations. Whether you encounter a narwhal through ancient artifacts or witness one gracefully swimming through icy waters off Baffin Island today; this sea unicorn continues to captivate our hearts with its beauty and mystery.