I was reading a little 'Fun Facts' list when I saw GIRAFFES ONLY HAVE BOTTOM TEETH . I think somewhere in the back of my mind, I knew that from past visits to the Zoo, but had never really given it much thought. Of course I had to research the validity of the statement; it's true (ish). They only have bottom teeth up front. That's how, if you've ever been to the Zoo and participated in the feeding, you haven't been bitten! They have pads on the upper. However, in the back of their jaw, they do have teeth on the upper and lower. And although their entire jawbone is not filled with teeth, they still have the same amount as humans - 32! Can you imagine the eating strength if we had molars just packed in the back like that? This is where the part about nature comes in that is pretty fascinating. Most of the giraffe's dental anatomy takes care of itself and can be explained by it's eating habits. Their molars are a lot taller than that...
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