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August 20, 2026 at 03:11 PM
Narwhals Sport Iconic Straight, Spiraled Tusks. Scientists Just Uncovered Some of the Eye-Catching Feature's Structural Secrets
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
New research has uncovered the unique structural secrets of narwhal tusks, revealing how opposing spirals provide strength and help them grow straight.
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