Narwhal (Monodon monoceros), recording 1

Jan 17, 2023, 09:05 PM

Narwhals produce a variety of vocalizations, including echolocation clicks, tonal-pulsed signals, and whistles. 

Recording credit: CC-BY 4.0 Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research 2022.

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