Rough like sandpaper, a Lions’ tongue is a very useful tool and they use it for grooming, drinking and just plain affection. Like all cats, Lions lick themselves to get clean. Licking each other also serves to strengthen bonds between members of the pride.
The surface is covered by tiny spines that get exposed as the tongue is bent in different directions. This helps to separate meat from bone and to get rid of pesky parasites lurking in their fur.
Females will also lick their newborn cubs after they drank to stimulate their digestive system. This also serves as bonding between mother and cubs.
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