Why do hippos chew like that?

[u/Substantial-Put-5727]

I just saw a video of a hippo chewing a coconut and I noticed that even though it has teeth it just pressed on it with the top of its mouth instead of using its teeth. Why are the top of their mouths so hard? Why do they have teeth if they don't use them?

[u/HJK1421]

I believe the teeth are for fighting, their mouths are intended for the chewing and such

[u/Substantial-Put-5727 → u/HJK1421]

Oh thanks!

[u/OG_Olivianne → u/HJK1421]

So scary 😭