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Straight from the Buck's Mouth

This site offers an illustrated guide to determining the age of a buck by the presence and condition of its teeth. It's not an exact science, but it is helpful in eliminating some of the guesswork. The number of premolars and molars, the number of crowns on them, and even the sharpness of a mule deer's teeth all indicate the animal's age. Short descriptions with an easy-to-understand graphic of the lower jaw will help simplify and answer the question of age. As an educational resource, this site is valuable. The page loads very quickly and is worth bookmarking for future reference. Not a bad idea the next time you need to be a wildlife dentist!

Wed, 16 Aug 2000 02:57:51 -0700

Submitted by: Tracy Gee