2007-02-17 04:18:57 · 4 answers · asked by rubber_ducky_1121 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
While female horses don't usually have canine teeth, some (approximately 25%) of females do develop small, or bump-like canine teeth.
The canine teeth of the males can grow quite long and sharp, and are at their longest and sharpest when the horse it at its sexual peak, when it it is competing against other males for control of a harem of mares. Older males generally have worn, rounded canines.
This teeth may be used in dominance battles between males, and the development of the teeth is likely linked to increased testosterone levels, something similar to the development of beards (and baldness) in human males.
2007-02-17 05:04:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
stallions always have one thoot more why that is i don't know
and all horses have a canine thoot only a few have trouble whit it and it can be removed it just a theet whit not good for any thing if their not having trouble whit that theet just let it their it might get infected if you take it away and you would have a bigger problem
2007-02-18 08:30:46 · answer #2 · answered by sweety 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each animal has a distinct trait for instance in man, males are
intellectually superior to females
2007-02-17 12:32:40 · answer #3 · answered by bill 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hmmm.. God made them that way?
2007-02-17 12:27:28 · answer #4 · answered by MeInUSA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋