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Hippos canines are used for fighting other males, and eating plants and grass.
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What is hippos teeth use?
hippos teeth are used in grinding the ..planta and grass which they eat. their strong teeths are also useful in fighting aganist predators and opponents
Do hippos have teeth?
molar's
Why are hippos hunted?
Hippos are hunted mainly for their teeth, known as hippo ivory.
Did Paul Revere make teeth out of hippippoums?
no he made it out of hippos tusks
How big are hippos teeth?
The front ones can grow up to 1m
How long are hippos teeth?
Hippos don't actually have canines, they have what are called "tusks." These tusks can grow to be about 10 or 12 inches long or more.
What is a small animal that has sharp teeth?
a mountain lion. All predators have sharp fangs.
How are hippos dangerous?
Hippos are very territorial, and will attack anyone who enters their territory. They are very large animals, and can break bones just by stepping on you or throwing you around. They also have huge teeth!
Why are hippos endangered?
hippos are endangered because people hunt them for their teeth and skin, also because of their Pouchers Usually hunt them. that's probually why.
Why are hippopotamus deadly?
Hippopotamus are not extinct - they are alive and well and living in Africa
How does a hippo brush its teeth?
hippos open their mouths and the cleaner wrasses (a fish) comes and eats all the bacteria
Why did hippos become endangered?
Hippopotamus have become endangered due to the loss of habitat and the illegally poaching for meat, and their ivory teeth.
