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The narwhal's tusk is actually a sensory organ with millions of nerve endings.

Why it is true

The long spiral tusk of the male narwhal contains up to 10 million nerve endings that detect changes in water temperature, pressure and salinity. This structure helps the animal navigate and find food in the Arctic.

Source: National Geographic

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