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I don't know .............. do you count the tusks?? I'm going to make a wild guess and say fewer than you think, but they are larger to make up for having less ........... 26 |
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That was very interesting, Shelley! I enjoy all the oddments I learn on here! |
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That was interesting Shelley - thanks for that. I wonder what QE1 got in exchange ........ some rather tasty wine I hope! |
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Will change my guess to 28, fancy me suggesting an odd number  |
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Well, I think this is very interesting. Tusks are not included and the correct answer is 4 at any one time!! Elephant dentition is unique. In most animals including humans teeth are produced from the top and bottom of the mouth. In elephants the teeth are developed from the back and push forward. Elephant have six sets of molars in their lifetime and as a tooth wears out through relentless grinding another pushes forward to replace it. At birth have 4 small developing molars which they will lose at about 2 years old. Each successive set of teeth will last for a longer period of time until the final set appears at about 30 years. The worn down teeth wear off into a shelf which will eventually break off and fall out. Molar Number Appears Loss 1 birth 2 years 2 birth 6 years 3 1 year 13-15 years 4 6 years 28 years 5 18 years 43 years 6 30 years 65years On very rare occasions a 7th molar can appear. The loss of teeth is the leading cause of death among mature elephants. As the final molar begins to break down it becomes increasingly difficult to break down and digest food. Elephants in this predicament often die of starvation or malnutrition. |
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I had NO idea! Thanks, CM. |
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They need dentures! Poor elephants - that's a cruel evolutionary trend. |
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q9 - The phrase ‘mind your p’s and q’s’ originally meant to watch how much you had to drink, so - what did the letters p & q stand for? |
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pints and quarts ...... |
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sorry dont know this one |
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