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Where horse got his upper teeth. Borrowed them from buffalo. (Cf. A2241.)Where coyote got his long teethWhere reindeer got his small teethWhere walrus got his tusks. Traded antlers with caribou for tusks. (Cf. A2247.)Where snake got his fangs. (Cf. A2247.2.)How elephant got its tusksWhy animal lacks teethWhy hen has no teethWhy gorilla and chimpanzee have large teeth in mouth: punishment for neglecting possessions
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How wildcat got his mashed face. (Cf. A2213.2.1.)How lynx got his squint. (Cf. A2211.1.)Why monkey's face is blackOrigin of marks on tiger's faceWhy flea's face is redWhy pheasant's cheeks are redWhy dove's head is marked as it isWhy rail (bird) has red foreheadOrigin and nature of animals' eyesOrigin and nature of animal's nasal organ (nose, snout, proboscis, etc.)Origin and nature of animal's mouthOrigin and nature of animal's lipsOrigin and nature of bird's beakOrigin and nature of animal's tongueOrigin and nature of insect's sting

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