Bison licking the wounds of another bison in British Columbia, Canada
TS Jung
American bison have been observed to lick each other’s wounds, a stress-reducing behavior that has not been previously documented in ungulate mammals.
Licking is often the first line of wound care when animals are injured. Licking a laceration or puncture can help the wound heal faster by removing debris that could have caused the infection. The saliva of some animals, including humans, has antibacterial properties and supports tissue and nerve regeneration.
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