Why Do Animals Lick Their Wounds

There are a few animals that will instinctively lick their wounds when injured. SciShow Quick Questions explores the reasons why they do this, and why we sometimes have to stop them from doing it. Hosted by: Hank Green Dooblydoo thanks go to the following Patreon supporters we couldn t make SciShow without them Shout out to Justin Ove, David Campos, Chris Peters, Philippe von Bergen, Lilly Grainger, Happy Birthday , Fatima Iqbal, and Justin Lentz. Like SciShow Want to help support us, and also get things to put on your walls, cover your torso and hold your liquids Check out our awesome products over at DFTBA Records: Or help support us by becoming our patron on Patreon: Looking for SciShow elsewhere on the internet Facebook: Twitter: Tumblr: Instagram: Sources: