Animals That Require Wallowing
Wallowing is necessary for:
- Buffalo & Pig — Correct Answer
- Cattle & Buffalo
- Buffalo & Goat
- Buffalo & Sheep
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Buffalo & Pig
Wallowing (rolling in mud or water) is necessary for buffalo and pig. Both these animals have fewer sweat glands compared to cattle, so they rely on wallowing to regulate body temperature.
Significance of Wallowing
- To regulate body temperature (thermoregulation)
- To eradicate ectoparasites
Buffalo Wallowing Preferences
- Riverine/Water buffalo: Prefer clear water of rivers, canals & ponds
- Swamp buffalo: Prefer mud/swamp area
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Cattle & Buffalo: Cattle have 10 times more sweat glands than buffalo; cattle don't need wallowing.
- Buffalo & Goat: Goats are browsers and don't need wallowing.
- Buffalo & Sheep: Sheep don't need wallowing.
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