🐈👅 When a cat licks you, they aren't just trying to clean you – they’re designating you as a "preferred associate."

Animal behaviorists explain that this social grooming, or allogrooming, is a #behavior learned from their mothers to strengthen bonds and show trust.

👉 https://www.popsci.com/environment/why-cats-lick-you/

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