The omnivorous coastal brown bear has approximately 42 teeth: large predatory teeth for shredding and molars for grinding. In Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska, a bear’s diet during the summer consists primarily of salmon with the addition of sedge grasses and berries. Take it from these two and check your teeth after every meal! Happy National Dentist’s Day! Photo of by Taylor Albright (ShareTheExperience.org).
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