Image of the Day: Hair Brush

Cats’ tongues are covered in tiny spines called papillae, which help wick moisture from the mouth and onto the fur.

Image of the Day: Hair Brush

Cats’ tongues are covered in tiny spines called papillae, which help wick moisture from the mouth and onto the fur.

cat skin

The Scientist | Jul 17, 2017 | 1 min read

This stack of polarized light micrographs depicts a vibrant ensemble of tissues, hair follicles, and vessels within a slice of cat skin.