Nature Example
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Herbivore Teeth (e.g., Cow or Sheep)
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Herbivores only eat plants.
Their teeth are:
- Wide, flat molars at the back to grind tough grass and leaves.
- Sharp incisors at the front to chop and clip plants.
- They often have no canine teeth at all, leaving a gap.
💡 Fun Facts
- A cow's jaw can move side-to-side, which helps with grinding.
- Cows spend a large part of their day just chewing and re-chewing their food (called 'chewing the cud').
- A sheep's teeth are constantly worn down by chewing tough grass, but they also keep growing to replace what's lost.