Narwhal Tusks are Sensory Organs

PR0UD_INFIDEL writes "The New York Times is reporting that a recent study has determined that Narwhal tusks are not for fighting or breaking through ice, but are highly sensitive sensory organs. From the article: 'The close-ups showed that 10 million nerve endings tunnel from the tusk's core toward its outer surface, [and can] detect subtle changes of temperature, pressure, particle gradients and probably much else.'"

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But is his tusk as big as mine?

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These "highly sensitive sensory organs" sound a lot like a penis. But then again I only use mine to feel my way forward when having sex. :)

It makes sense that they would have to feel their way in the dark under the ice. The far north and south experience a long period of darkness each year and not much light can make it through the thick ice. I figure the males have the tusks since they must lead the pod.

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