Question

Examine the lower jaw of an elk. The snout has a narrow tip, letting it reach

between branches for access to soft leaves and shoots. The mouth houses stems and
twigs that have been bitten off, before they are passed to the cheek teeth to pulverize
leaf matter. The cheek teeth are high-crowned, with crescent-shaped ridges of enamel

Answer 1

That's really interesting! The lower jaw of an elk is designed in a way that allows it to reach between branches with its narrow snout to access soft leaves and shoots. The mouth of an elk holds stems and twigs that it has bitten off, and then the cheek teeth come into play to grind and break down the leaf matter. These cheek teeth have high crowns and crescent-shaped ridges of enamel. It's amazing how nature has equipped elk with specialized features for their diet!