15K views · 807 reactions | Mud Wallowling 101 : Jessica Scallan | Tulsa Zoo | Facebook

1.1K views · 43 reactions | Fun in the mud. A Red hind wallowing in mud. This behaviour happens in both males and females to cool down, protect from bitting insects, or to make males look more threatening to competitors during the rut. Video thanks to Cathy Cooper | Wild Deer Ireland | Facebook

Finishing up the West Virginia trip at Bear Wallow. One final Full Send up the mountain! | Dirt Dudes UTV

3.4K views · 257 reactions | And dems da fax  Mud wallows grow with every animal that comes to roll in the mud and can eventually grow large enough that they hold water well into the dry season! Thanks @j.p_smith19  Out Here : We Live  #bushwisefieldguides #fieldguidetraining #safariguide | Bushwise | Facebook

48K views · 1.1K reactions | Stomping’ mudholes and walking ‘em dry. | Pro Wrestling Feed | Facebook

Lady enjoys making mud from water troughs, mud wallows and, of course, the ponds. We’ve mentioned before that the soft ground around the male Asian yard’s pond seems to ease Lady’s feet a little, so she enjoys making a splash there. The pond is also quite deep in places, so she has the ability to submerge if she’s in the mood. Here you can see her easing her way into the pond, using her signature technique of slapping the water with her trunk to make the consistency of mud that delights her the

167K views · 3.5K shares | Kendi got his first taste of a mud wallow today after all the rain from yesterday. He certainly seems to be a fan. Wallowing in mud is a favorite pastime for rhinos. The more caked they are, the happier they appear. It is imperative that calves mud-wallow because the mud protects their skin from the sun, cools them off, and wards off parasites. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Facebook