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Why does a Cheetah's Tongue hurt when it licks you?

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Haha! Being bathed by a Cheetah is one of the most enjoyable uncomfortable experiences I've had the pleasure of enduring. A cheetahs tongue, as well as all cats tongues, are covered in barb like projections called papillae. read more

Basically, more than a few licks can end up drawing blood if you aren't careful. Another aspect of being licked by a tiger is the amount of curl that the tongue has. The more that a tiger curls his or her tongue when licking you, the more prominent the barbs, and the greater the scraping power against your skin. read more

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Nothing to See Here. Just a Cheetah Cuddling With a Human
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