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 |
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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.