Q: What do they use their tongues for?

A: Their tongues are very long, strong and dexterous and have a rough surface that feels similar to sand-paper and shark skin. The roughness is actually the different sized taste buds, which help to hold on to the saliva in the mouth (which is essential for starting to break down the food) as well as assisting the tongue in gripping on to the food source, such as long grass, hay or trees and shrubs as they pull it towards their mouths. The tongue helps to move food matter around the mouth. Cows often explore things they are interested in using their tongues, as well as regularly using them to clean their nostrils.