Dental caries is the scientific term for tooth decay or cavities. It is caused by specific types of bacteria. They produce acid that destroys the tooth's enamel and the layer under it, the dentin.
A giraffe is an herbivore-albeit I've heard of them eating meat on occasion-it's rare that they do, and not their normal diet. RealFriends Â· 9 years ago. Thumbs up.
This article is about the some of the imperative giraffe facts for kids including its habitat, diet, reprodution and species. The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is unarguably the tallest living mammal with the camel-like face. There are dark patches or markings that range from orange to brown color. 2  No coat pattern of a giraffe resembles with the other. 3  The length of the tail is 1 metre (3.3 feet). 4  One of the unique giraffe facts is that back legs are 10% shorter in comparison to the front legs.