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Rodents don't gnaw just to trim their teeth—it also feels good, according to a new study

Beavers are famous for nibbling away at trees, and their sometimes-peskier cousins, rats and mice, might chomp on drywall and electrical wiring in your house. While rodents generally gnaw to help file ...
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What's the biggest monkey in the world? Clue – it comes equipped with fearsome canine teeth that are amongst the longest of any primate

This elusive inhabitant of equatorial African rainforests is the biggest of all monkeys and arguably the most beautiful. The 30kg males - three times the weight of females - are adorned with a golden ...

You Will Not Believe How Many Teeth These Animals Actually Have

You probably don’t think much about teeth until a dentist brings them up. But across the animal kingdom, tooth counts can get wild fast.
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With less than 10% of dog owners brushing their dogs teeth, one vet stresses the importance of this essential task

Brushing your teeth is one of those things you do without really thinking about it – it’s just a habit. But while most of us brush our own teeth twice a day like clockwork, how often are you brushing ...
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Many animals can reshape and shed their teeth – and now scientists have traced this ability back 380 million years

Kate Trinajstic receives funding from Australian Research Council, ANSTO synchrotron merit funding John Long receives funding from The Australian Research Council. Vincent Dupret received funding from ...
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Dog Teeth Cleaning: How Often Do Dogs Need Their Teeth Cleaned?

Editor’s note: This Q&A has been lightly edited. Dogs should ideally have their teeth brushed daily. If you cannot brush, gauze or even dental wipes can be used to wipe the teeth. This helps remove ...