the tusk of the narwhal (Monodon monoceros) contains millions of sensory pathways and used for sensing during feeding, navigation and mating. It is the most neurologically complex tooth known. | +
Narwhal dentistry must be an exciting veterinary profession.
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the tusk of the narwhal (Monodon monoceros) contains millions of sensory pathways and used for sensing during feeding,...
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middle ages, hunters would cut...narwhals’ tusks...then they...
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Fascinating. No?
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Narwhal dentistry must be an exciting veterinary profession.
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Narwhals are magical
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