Sharp canine teeth are usually a sign of a carnivorous predator. The strong, prominent teeth of chipmunks, however, are clear signs of an omnivorous diet.

Evidence from other sites indicates that baboon keepers went so far as to remove or file down the animals’ sharp canine teeth. But though at least one canine tooth was missing from the skulls ...

These canine teeth can reach an impressive length of around 20 inches. As herbivores, you might assume that hippos only have flat teeth like those of cattle to help them grind their plant-based food.