Meanwhile the real narwhal stayed far north in dark Arctic seas, unseen by most buyers, while the artifact kept traveling, ...

The head of a national network that tracks the spread of wildlife diseases says a persistent funding shortfall is undermining ...

For centuries, narwhal tusks were sold as unicorn horns and believed to have magical powers. In reality, the tusk is a highly specialized tooth filled with nerve endings and exposed directly to icy ...

A Massachusetts man's illegal wildlife trafficking operation spanned years before authorities seized his collection of over 100 parts from endangered species, including polar bear and tiger remains.

A Massachusetts man is facing months in prison after pleading guilty to criminal charges in connection with buying, selling and trading wildlife parts and products from threatened and endangered ...

The Earth is home to some amazing animals, and many of them are well-known. Everybody knows how quick cheetahs are, how big elephants can grow, and how adorable chipmunks can be. But there are some ...

The remote waters of Canada's eastern Arctic are known for their stillness. Quiet narwhals and other marine animals rely on it to communicate, navigate, and find food. However, as the Guardian ...

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Famous for the single, spiraled tusk jutting from its head, the narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is often called the “unicorn of the sea.” While this unique feature has long been a source of mystery, ...