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Watch Rescued Elephants Cooling Off Enjoying Their Mud Bath

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Author Jen Fitschen, BSc Computer Science and Oceanography

Elephant stuck in mud. Image via depositphotos.

Experience the joyous sight of rescued elephants indulging in a mud bath at Elephant Nature Park! Join us as our gentle giants, Mintra and Kratae, take a refreshing dip in a mud pit on a scorching hot day, seeking solace after being rescued. Read to the end to watch the video!

Why Elephants Love Mud Baths

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Elephant family that is drinking water from the river next to the Pinnawala village, Sri Lanka. Image by goinyk on Depositphotos

Elephants are intelligent animals and their love of mud baths is no different. These animals use mud baths as a natural cooling system to help them combat the heat in their natural environments. Evidently, they avoid sunburn and maintain hydrated skin because the thick layer of mud acts as a barrier against the sun’s harmful rays.

Bonding in the Mud

Two Elephants drinking water from a waterhole. Image by Michael M on Pexels.

In addition to their many health benefits, mud baths are very important for fostering stronger social ties within elephant herds. Playful interactions between Mintra and Kratae strengthen their social bond as they frolic in the mud together. Herd members’ cooperation and sense of camaraderie are fostered by bathing together, and these traits are critical to their survival in the wild.

The Health Benefits of Mud Baths for Elephants

Elephant spraying sand onto its back. Image by Harvey Sapir on Pexels

Elephants benefit from mud baths for more reasons than just relieving heat and fostering social cohesion. Magnesium and potassium, two minerals found in the mud, can relieve skin irritations and improve the general health of the skin. Furthering their general wellbeing, the act of covering themselves in mud acts to ward off insects and parasites.

The Video

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Cooling Off: Rescued Elephants Enjoying a Mud Bath, Source: Youtube

My Own Wonder

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Image by Dick Hoskins via Pexels

Seeing these two happy elephants engaging in simple pleasures, doing what they do best, evokes a pure joy from my deepest heartspace. A little reminder in you day to enjoy that sip of tea/coffee, go outside and feel the sun rays, listen to the birds, maybe even wipe some mud on your face.

Wrapping Up with Rescued Elephants

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Elephants. Image via Unsplash

Seeing mud baths enjoyed by rescued elephants such as Mintra and Kratae is a touching sight. It truly emphasizes the wonders of nature and the tenacity of these amazing creatures.

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