How many teeth does an adult chimpanzee have?

millwallmarty, Yes, I watched a TV programme some years ago which showed a group of chimpanzees organizing a hunting party and pursuing and killing a monkey which they then ate. I was pretty amazed, but did think that those teeth of theirs were for more than self defence.

Interesting that their canine teeth are larger and pointier than ours, when they are vegetarian

the roots of human teeth are covered with dentin not enamel

Unlike Gorillas and Orang Utans they are not exclusively vegetarian, but meat only forms a small part of their diet.

TrickyPoodle1794, roots are covered with cementum not dentin. Dr B. DDS.

UniqueSquid25533, I thought the article said chimps were vegetarian? I knew they could kill other monkeys but didn't realize they ate them too.

TrickyPoodle1794, actually covered by cementum 🦷

Thought they had the same amount as us x

Human teeth are covered in dentin, not enamel. enamel covers the crown or the part that one can see.

@MAGISHA-USA, From other comments seems a racist thought has been removed

Amazed! Wonder if could brush with toothpaste would they kick up stink if toothbrush taken away

surfinmike, I wish we could block people after their 3rd racist comment. .. yet, here we are on your 50th and are still being forced to read them. :-(

wow! great info !