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'Splooting' on the rise as the heat increases

This is when squirrels and other mammals position their body to cover as much of a cool surface as possible.
Credit: Texas Parks and Wildlife - DFW Urban Wildlife

TEXAS, USA — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department says not to be surprised in increases of ‘splooting’.

According to the department, ‘splooting’ is when squirrels and other animals position themselves to get as much of their body surface as possible in contact with a cooler surface and reduce body temperature.

As temperatures rise don't be surprised if incidences of splooting increase in your area.😂😂 Squirrels and other mammals...

Posted by Texas Parks and Wildlife-DFW Urban Wildlife on Thursday, July 29, 2021

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