#Elephant dentition is unique and fascinating! #DidYouKnow that most tusked animals grow their tusks from a modified canine tooth (i.e. warthogs, walruses, etc) but the tusks of an elephant are actually a modified incisor!? Tusks are hypsodont teeth meaning they continue to grow through the majority of the animal's life. And ele's have six sets of cheek teeth (aka grinding molars/premolars) that push forward and progressively replace each other as older teeth get worn down. As for many herbivore

An Oxford-led conservation project in West Africa is helping to protect elephants in the region. It's work creates balance between local communities and the elephant population. Learn more ⬇️ https://wild.org/mali-elephants/ 🎬 | Oxford Sparks #WorldEnvironmentDay #TruePlanet | University of Oxford