Why are cat tongues so rough?

Cats can be cute and cuddly, but their tongues are rough and bumpy! Why do our favorite felines have such super scratchy tongues? We asked animal expert Courtney Daigle to help us find the answer.   

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Cats can be cute and cuddly, but their tongues are rough and bumpy! Why do our favorite felines have such super scratchy tongues? We asked animal expert Courtney Daigle to help us find the answer.   
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