Featured illustration comparing the white teeth of humans, lions, dogs, horses, beavers, elephants, and sharks, explaining how hydroxyapatite enamel gives most animal teeth their natural white color.

Why Are Teeth White in Almost All Animals? Do You Know These Animals Have Orange Teeth?

July 23, 2026 Science Buzzer 0

Most animals have white teeth because enamel is made of hydroxyapatite, a highly reflective mineral. Discover the hidden science behind tooth color, evolution, and remarkable exceptions like beavers and elephants.