Are narwhal whales on the verge of extinction?

No, narwhal whales are not on the verge of extinction. Despite being vulnerable to certain conservation concerns, their current conservation status according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List is that of "Least Concern," meaning they aren't immediately threatened with extinction. Narwhal populations are being monitored, however, due to various challenges they face in their Arctic habitat related to climate change, habitat loss, pollution, and human activities such as hunting and commercial fishing. Ongoing research and conservation efforts aim to assess and address these vulnerabilities to ensure the long-term sustainability and conservation of narwhal whale populations.