I WONDER - Why Do Rhinos Love Mud?

I WONDER - Why Do Rhinos Love Mud?

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Biology, Science

3rd - 5th Grade

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The video explains how rhinos deal with unwanted parasites like ticks. Unlike humans, who can use their hands to remove bugs, rhinos have big flat toes that make it difficult for them to do so. Instead, rhinos use mud wallowing as a natural method to get rid of ticks. The thick mud forms a layer over their skin, which dries and cracks over time, causing the ticks to fall off. This clever method is an effective way for rhinos to manage parasites.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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