Here's how their teeth are adapted for this diet:
* Sharp, pointed canines: These teeth are used to tear and rip flesh.
* Carnivore teeth: Their incisors are small and sharp for nibbling and grooming.
* Jagged premolars and molars: These teeth are designed for crushing bones and grinding meat.
* Sharp edges on molars: These create a shearing action, making it easier to cut and process meat.
* Specialized tongue: Their tongue is covered in tiny, backward-facing barbs, helping them to lick up meat and bone fragments.
This specialized dental structure makes cats incredibly efficient hunters and allows them to digest and absorb nutrients from their meat-based diet.