The massive molar of an African Elephant. The molars or grinding teeth prepare the food for digestion and an adult elephant with go through six sets o
The massive molar of an African Elephant. The molars or grinding teeth prepare the food for digestion and an adult elephant with go through six sets of these ridged cementine and dentine teeth.
Size: 5000px × 3333px
Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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