What is Canine tooth?
[[File:Close up - chimpanzee teeth.png|thumb|Adult male [[chimpanzee]]]] '''Canine teeth''' are found in [[mammal]]s. They are the eye teeth, fangs or dogteeth. They are on either side of the [[incisor]]s. Their main function is to hold food firmly in order to tear it apart, and also attack and defence. In some mammals they are weapons of attack and defence. Examples are: [[wolves]] and [[dog]]s; the [[cat]] family; [[walrus]]. Baboons and the [[great ape]]s have large canines, especially the adult males. In humans they are much reduced, and sit in line with the other teeth. [[File:Olive Baboon Papio anubis in Tanzania 3066 Nevit.jpg|thumb|left|Male [[baboon]] delivers a message...]] {{-}} {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Teeth]]