Wild Nature
Mud wallowing
S1 • E47 Dec 1, 2009
In the African bushveld waterholes play a critical role in keeping the resident animals hydrated- but these small oases play another important role that of the local day spa. The mud from the waterhole helps protect the animal's skin as well as helping remove parasites. Large animals like hippos, buffalos and rhinos also spend their days wallowing in the mud which helps expand and deepen the waterways. For the wildlife of Africa getting dirty is a serious business.
