Mammals and Their Teeth

What type of teeth do carnivorous mammals typically have next to their front teeth?

• Blunt canines

• Sharp canine teeth

• Flat molars

• No canines

Which feature is characteristic of herbivorous mammals' teeth?

• Sharp cheek teeth

• Large front incisors

• Blunt canines and flat side teeth

• Sharp canines

What do beavers use their large front incisors for?

• Cutting meat

• Chewing through bark

• Seizing prey

• Grinding plants

Based on the description, which type of mammal would most likely have two huge lower canines?

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

• Herbivore

• None of the above

What is the primary use of canine tusks in hippos?

• For chewing

• For defense and fighting

• For grinding plant matter

• For catching prey

Which type of teeth do omnivores have?

Why are the eyes of carnivorous and omnivorous mammals positioned in front of their head?

• To help them hide

• To help them swim

• To help them judge the distance of prey

• To help them climb trees

What is the advantage of herbivores having eyes on the side of their head?

• To help them hunt

• To help them hide

• To help them fight

• To help them climb

Which feature is common in carnivores that helps them in their activities?

• Hooves

• Webbed feet

• Claws

• Flat molars

How do webbed feet benefit animals like the beaver and capybara?

• Helps in climbing

• Helps in fighting

• Helps in swimming

• Helps in hiding