Omnivores have different-shaped teeth to tear and grind plants.
Piranhas have a valve that allows oxygenated water to enter their mouths so they can breathe with they’re still eating.
The Khorat big-mouthed frog has two distinct ‘fangs’ and can eat birds.
When a hippo opens its mouth, it can be 1.2 metres across.
A hippo’s lower canine teeth continue to grow all throughout its life. They can reach 1 metre long.
The tusks of babirusa can grow so long that they pierce the top of its skull.
Sharks lose A LOT of teeth. Sharks’ teeth are positioned in rows within their mouths, and as the rows move forward, new teeth push older ones out. They usually lose at least one tooth per week. At that rate, a human would be toothless in 32 weeks.
Giraffes and humans have the same amount of teeth – 32. However, giraffes have no upper front teeth, and most of their teeth are actually molars in the back of their mouths
Mosquitos actually have 47 teeth! They are so small that they cannot be seen without magnification.
A horse’s teeth are massive and weigh more than its brain.
Snails have over 25,000 microscopic teeth on their tongues!
You can uncover a dolphin’s age by counting the rings in its teeth, much like you can determine the age of a tree!
When a chimpanzee shows its teeth it is not actually smiling it is probably actually scared or frightened.