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Which Animal Is Born with Teeth?

Published in Animal Dentition 1 min read

Rabbits are born with their permanent teeth, having shed their deciduous teeth either before or shortly after birth.

Rabbit Teeth

The teeth of rabbits are well-suited to their diet of various vegetation.

Key Characteristics

  • Permanent Teeth: Rabbits are usually born with their permanent teeth already present.
  • Deciduous Teeth: They lose their deciduous (baby) teeth before or soon after birth.
  • Diet Adaptation: Rabbit teeth are specifically adapted to efficiently process a wide range of plants.
Feature Description
Type of Teeth Permanent teeth present at birth.
Deciduous Teeth Shed before or shortly after birth.
Dietary Role Designed to process a variety of vegetation.

This means rabbits have a fully functional set of adult teeth very early in their lives, which allows them to immediately begin consuming solid food.

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