Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lemurs have a “built-in” toothcomb that helps the animal groom themselves and each other. Their secondary tongue, or “sublingua,” ...

Though we know them to be dirty insects, cockroaches are actually incredible self-groomers. In fact, their grooming behavior helps keep them safe and alert, aiding their resilience. These critters ...

Many cat owners know the situation: The cat suddenly licks the hand, arm, or even the face, after having thoroughly groomed itself. But why do cats do this? PETBOOK editor and cat owner Louisa ...

Lemurs are known for their social grooming, but their best grooming tool is their tongue. Below their main tongue lies the sublingua—a stiff, secondary “tongue” used specifically to clean their ...