A new study suggests features in the prehistoric creature's mouth helped it eat more efficiently, giving the species the energy needed to go airborne ...

The tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth. It's covered with moist, pink tissue called mucosa. Tiny bumps called papillae give the tongue its rough texture. Thousands of taste buds cover the ...

Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter answers your pet-related questions. Today's column is all about cats and some of the quirks of their anatomy. Meet the pets of the week: Grand Mama, an 8-year-old ...

What Causes Black Hairy Tongue? A black hairy tongue is caused by too much bacteria or yeast growth in the mouth. The bacteria build up on tiny rounded projections called papillae. These lie along the ...

Anyone who owns a cat knows the furry beasts can spend an inordinate amount of time grooming themselves. Cats take that sandpaper tongue of theirs and just lick and lick and lick and lick for ...

It’s possible to develop swollen taste buds, which can cause pain and make it hard to eat or drink. There are many causes ranging from infections to allergies. Your taste buds are the reason you can ...

Your skin can change texture, and when it does, it’s really not that impressive. You might get goosebumps when you get cold. You might wrinkle your nose at a bad smell or stretch your lips into a ...