In her book "Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal," Mary Roach explores various aspects of taste and eating. She reveals that animals can have strong reactions to unpleasant flavors, indicating how crucial taste is in their lives. For example, if food is particularly disagreeable, some creatures might resort to licking their bedding to rid themselves of the unpleasant taste. Roach's observations highlight the importance of flavor in animal behavior and well-being. The lengths to which these animals go to cleanse their palates emphasize their reliance on taste, suggesting that it isn't just a trivial sense but a vital aspect of their survival and quality of life.

In her book "Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal," Mary Roach explores various aspects of taste and eating. She reveals that animals can have strong reactions to unpleasant flavors, indicating how crucial taste is in their lives. For example, if food is particularly disagreeable, some creatures might resort to licking their bedding to rid themselves of the unpleasant taste.

Roach's observations highlight the importance of flavor in animal behavior and well-being. The lengths to which these animals go to cleanse their palates emphasize their reliance on taste, suggesting that it isn't just a trivial sense but a vital aspect of their survival and quality of life.