Thursday, July 20, 2023

Did You Know

 Did you know, beavers have orange teeth.

*The orange color comes from iron in the enamel.



20 comments:

Andrew said...

I did not but it makes sense.

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Sandra - I didn't ... and fascinating to learn about - I see evolution has ensured that the orange is there from iron, swapped for from magnesium - the iron makes their teeth extra strong - necessary for their life-style. Cheers Hilary

DUTA said...

No, I didn't. Orange teeth sounds like fun, but this color actually strenghtens them, as it comes from iron.

Valerie-Jael said...

Yes, it always looks like they're not using the right toothpaste!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

It was news to me, but I like how it seems to make sense.

Elephant's Child said...

I didn't - but they definitely NEED strong teeth.

Donna said...

Nope....this, I didn't know!
hugs
Donna

CJ Kennedy said...

There's a good Jeopardy question.

Kinga K. said...

Cool info :D

Christine said...

Interesting!

Sandra Cox said...

Elizabeth, Agreed;)

Sandra Cox said...

Andrew, It does, doesn't it?
Hils, Indeed.

Lowcarb team member said...

I didn't know this.
Happy Thursday.

All the best Jan

Jeanie said...

I learn something new every day!

Sandra Cox said...

Val, Heh:)
EC, Oh yes;)
DUTA, Yes indeed.
Donna, Your Thursday factoid:) Hugs received and returned.
CJ, :)

Sandra Cox said...

Christine, Glad you find it so:)
Jan, Your Thursday piece of trivia.
Jeanie, There ya go:)

J.P. Alexander said...

No lo sabía te mando un beso.

Jacqui Murray--Writer-Teacher said...

I didn't, and I've seen a lot of beaver teeth! Hunh...

Birgit said...

I had no clue. I love the Beaver…he is cute and his teeth keep growing so they have to keep gnawing on wood. The picture of that gigantic rat from South America is one animal I don’t care for even though some are being raised as pets. Mind you they deserve just as much rights as other animals. I just can’t remember their name.

Sandra Cox said...

J.P. Sending you a hug:)
Jacqui, I've seen beavers, but never their teeth. Could you tell their color?
Birgit, Beavers are cute, aren't they? And you're right all creatures deserve their rights.