How big are hippo's teeth?

Hippo's teeth are very long, and its lower incisors extend forward in parallel like shovels. The length can reach about 60-70cm, the weight is about 2-3kg, and the length of canine teeth can reach about 75cm. For a young hippopotamus, its teeth are short, only about 30cm. It is a large freshwater species with a body length of about 350-450cm and a tail length of about 56cm.

Hippopotamus tooth, English name ivoryofhippopotamine, is the tusk of hippopotamus in Artiodactyla. It has a curved triangular shape, a circular, square or triangular cross section, a completely solid middle, no gaps, and dense and slightly corrugated thin concentric lines.

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Hippopotamus's teeth are mainly used for attack and defense, with strong bite force. The occlusal pressure of animals depends on the jaw and teeth. The surface area of hippopotamus teeth is very small, which means that all the pressure generated by the lower jaw is concentrated in a small area. The camera once captured the picture of hippos biting crocodiles.

Hippopotamus's teeth have a high degree of porcelain and are extremely moist after polishing. Although it is a substitute for ivory, its price far exceeds that of ivory, because its products are extremely moist.

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