Animals With Black Tongues
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25 September 2024
Tongues are one of the most important organs and have the important function of the sense of taste. In certain animals, the tongues are a distinctive black colour
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From giraffe to black bear, here's a list of animals with black tongue
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Giraffes' tongues are black for an important reason: to protect them from the sun's harsh rays. The dark pigmentation of a giraffe's tongue is due to a high amount of melanin
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Chow Chow dogs have blue-black tongues due to a genetic mutation that causes a high concentration of melanin in their tongues
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Giant Anteater, native to Central and South America, have long tongues covered in tiny spines and are typically black in colour
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The okapi's tongue is typically black, but can also appear blackish-blue or blackish-purple in some lighting. This is due to the presence of melanin
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While the black bear's tongue may appear pink at first glance, its underside is often black, which is visible when they stick their tongues out
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The giant panda's tongue is black and has a unique bumpy texture, which helps them grip bamboo while eating
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Malayan sun bear, native to Southeast Asia, has a distinctive black tongue that is long and versatile
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