Bison lick each other’s wounds after a traumatic experience
A bison licking the wound of one other bison in British Columbia, Canada
T.S. Jung
American bison have been noticed licking one another’s wounds, a stress-reducing behaviour not documented in a hoofed mammal till now.
When animals maintain accidents, licking is usually the primary line of defence for wound care. Licking a laceration or puncture can take away particles that causes an infection and assist wounds heal quicker. The saliva of some animals – together with people – has antibacterial properties and helps tissue and nerve regrowth.
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