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What did the mammoth use its tusks for?

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∙ 16y ago

Updated: 10/5/2023

Their tusks are teeth; the second set of incisors become the tusks. They are used for digging for food, for fighting during mating season, and for defense against predators.

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They used the tusks to make shelter

Did the wooly mammoth have tusks?

Yes. They used their tusks to protect themselves.

What were mammoth tusks made of?

Eyes.

Why are the tusks of mammoths not preserved?

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About as long as my 12 inch or take a few.

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An ancient mammoth that I do not know about.