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Narwhals may use their iconic tusks to play

The Arctic whales poked and prodded a fish that isn't usually a part of their diet

Aerial shot of six narwhals.

Narwhals summering in an island bay in the Canadian High Arctic may be the first to have been recorded while playing.

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By McKenzie Prillaman

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Narwhals wield their iconic tusks in surprising ways — possibly even to play with newfound toys.