After biting the ear, it was still not enough, and the gray wolf opened its mouth wider to bite over Mizzle's entire head.
From a human perspective, it might look a bit horrifying.
But for animals, this is quite a normal occurrence!
Sharp teeth and claws are indestructible weapons in battle, cruelly biting through the enemy's throat and tearing them to shreds.
But when facing a close companion, teeth and claws become harmless, as they have learned this skill during their playful youth with other pups.
Charcoal nibbled on Mizzle's forehead, licked her nose bridge, nuzzled her cheek, and gave a bite to the back of her neck.
He virtually surveyed Mizzle's head without leaving any spot untouched.
Animals do not possess the rich language that humans do; their behaviors and actions are important means of communication.
Charcoal's actions at this moment, if translated, would roughly be:
My dear, I like you!
The sun is so nice today, here's a midday kiss!