Mud to the Rescue! How Animals Use Mud to Thrive and Survive

After rain turns soil to mud, animals in many places use it in different ways. Elephants, alligators, beavers, birds, pigs, and other creatures use mud for protection from sun and parasites, to build homes, to soothe upset stomachs, and for play. The book explores how these uses vary across seasons and stages of life, focusing on mud as a resource for animals’ survival.