7 Real-Life Unicorns

The video explores real-life creatures with horns, often likened to unicorns. It covers narwhals, rhinoceroses, rhinoceros beetles, hornbills, horned screamers, baboon spiders, and unicorn fish, highlighting their unique horn structures and functions. The video concludes by contrasting these real creatures with the mythical unicorn, emphasizing the practical uses of horns in nature.

What is the primary material that makes up a narwhal's tusk?

• Chitin

• Keratin

• Dentine

• Calcium

How do narwhals use their tusks to assist in hunting?

• To stun fish

• To sense water salinity

• To attract mates

• To break up ice

What is the main component of a rhinoceros horn?

• Chitin

• Dentine

• Keratin

• Bone

How do rhinoceros beetles use their horns during mating season?

• To attract females with color

• To dig for food

• To compete with other males

• To fight predators

What unique feature does the Rhinoceros hornbill's cask have?

• It amplifies calls

• It's made of bone

• It's solid inside

• It's used for fighting

What is the horn of the Horned Screamer primarily made of?

• Chitin

• Cartilage

• Bone

• Keratin

What is the horn of the horned baboon spider thought to assist with?

• Flight stability

• Mating displays

• Digestive process

• Defense against predators

What is a possible function of the Unicorn fish's horn?

• To dig for food

• To store food

• To improve swimming efficiency

• To fend off predators

What is a common feature of all real-life one-horned creatures discussed?

• Their horns are used for fighting

• Their horns serve a useful purpose

• Their horns are made of bone

• Their horns are used for mating

Why might a mythical unicorn not have evolved in reality?

• Inability to mate

• Inability to find food

• Lack of predators

• Lack of genetic advantage