Why Wallow? Why Not!

One of the most well-known, natural behaviors of pigs is wallowing. They have been depicted as doing so for years in movies and books, such as was the case with Wilbur in Charlotte's Web. Just as Wilbur wallowed in mud while Fern and Avery swam nearby, pigs in general have a deeply rooted relationship with mud. Happy pigs and mud seem to go hand in hand, but what is it that drives a pig to seek mud, and what makes it so enjoyable?...

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