
'Real reason' cats always lick each other – it's not a sign of affection
Cats may not always be showing affection when they groom one another, with researchers uncovering a surprising motive behind the behaviour
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Cats may not always be showing affection when they groom one another, with researchers uncovering a surprising motive behind the behaviour. 'Real reason' cats always lick each other – it's not a sign of affection.
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Cats may not always be showing affection when they groom one another, with researchers uncovering a surprising motive behind the behaviour
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Cats may not always be showing affection when they groom one another, with researchers uncovering a surprising motive behind the behaviour
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