The English name of the narwhal is narwhal or narwhale, and the scientific name is Monodon monoceros. This medium-sized whale is famous for its unique feature of having a long spiraling horn-like tooth in front of its head, often reminiscent of mythical unicorns.
The part that resembles a narwhal’s horn is actually a specialized tooth. It is a spirally developed canine and elongated protrusion, similar to ivory.