Licking is a common way for animals to clean themselves. In mammals, licking helps keep the fur clean and untangled. The tongues of many mammals have a rough upper surface that acts like a brush when the animal licks its fur. Cats use licking both to clean, and to show affection among themselves or to humans typically licking their faces.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Slip of the tongue
Licking is a common way for animals to clean themselves. In mammals, licking helps keep the fur clean and untangled. The tongues of many mammals have a rough upper surface that acts like a brush when the animal licks its fur. Cats use licking both to clean, and to show affection among themselves or to humans typically licking their faces.
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