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Hippopotamus (hippopotamus amphibius) or hippo have 40 teeth. They have a pair of huge incisors (up to 18 inches long), curved lower canine teeth (ivory, grow up to 3 feet), and flat molars used for grinding up vegetation. Their teeth are used to defend their spot in the water hole in which they spend most of their day, in which they are very territorial.
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∙ 15y agoA hippo does not have sharp tusks but large, flat teeth for grinding.
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∙ 7y agoThe huge gape of a hippopotamus is not sharp, but the large teeth are very dangerous.
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∙ 14y agoThey are not bones!!!!!!!!!!!
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∙ 12y agoI don't know but I think it's to eat.
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Why are hippos so deadly?
because they have the biggest jaws in the animal family,hi cole
Is a tiger stronger than a hippopotumus?
Hippos can flip boats and kill humans by drowning them with their body weight and strong jaws. In fact, hippos acutally can attack and kill adult crocodiles.
What is the story of jaws?
jaws is about a monster shark that has big jaws and always kills people.
How does a hipo protect itself?
Hippos protect themselves with their powerful jaws, and sharp teeth. The hippo can be very aggressive when it feels threatened. Its jaws can easily crush those who try bothering him.
How big are a lion's jaws?
Very big
What is the most interesting thing about hippos?
Hippos are the most dangerous of the larger animals in Africa.
How do you get hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia?
you get it by being afraid of big hippos
Why do hippos have big feet?
because they need to balance their big bodies
How does a hippo protect it self?
Hippos have massive jaws and teeth. In Africa they kill more human beings than any other.
How big is jaws?
How much does Jaws the Great Shark weigh? Thanks Hailey!
How big is a hippo?
They are smaller than ordinary hippos
How big is a hippo's brain?
Smaller than the hippos
