A tiger’s tongue is covered with tiny backward-facing structures called papillae, which make it feel much rougher than our tongues. That sandpaper-like tongue is especially useful for grooming and removing loose fur. Talk about a built-in hairbrush!

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Those adorable ears are always listening! Tigers have excellent hearing, and their ears can swivel to help pinpoint where a sound is coming from. Those ears aren’t just cute—they’re an important part of a tiger’s impressive set of senses.

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