Are tigers teeth specially designed for flesh eating?
Answer… A tiger’s jaw normally contains 30 teeth and these are primarily designed for slicing flesh. The tiger’s upper canines are the largest of all the big cats and are 2.5 to 3 inches in length, and nearly the size of a man’s middle finger. These teeth are used in killing and biting. Its incisors, small sharp teeth, are used in grasping prey and for tearing meat from bones. They are able to cut through the tough hide of a buffalo or sambar. Cubs are born with a set of milk teeth, which are gradually replaced by a set of adult teeth; this process starts at about six months of age. The milk teeth are not pushed out as with humans. The adult set forms beside the milk teeth and once they are well grown, the milk teeth fall out.
