Learn why pigs and piglets enjoy wallowing in puddles on hot days. Understand how it helps them stay cool and protects their skin.
Hi there! Let's learn why pigs and piglets love to lie in puddles when the weather is hot.
Pigs don’t sweat like people do. That means they can’t cool their bodies by sweating. So when it’s very hot outside, pigs get warm quickly. To help cool down, pigs wallow, which means they lie or roll around in a puddle of mud or water.
The cool mud or water helps lower their body temperature and makes them feel better. Plus, the mud protects their skin from the sun, like how we use sunscreen!
Isn't that smart? So next time you see a pig in a mud puddle, you’ll know it’s just trying to stay cool on a hot day!