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Agriculture · Q361

Animal Husbandry

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 361

Q361

Wallowing is a common behaviour of

A.
Cow
B.
Buffalo
Answer
C.
Goat
D.
Pig

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Wallowing is a common behaviour of Buffalo.
Wallowing in animals is comfort behaviour during which an animal rolls about or lies in mud, water, or snow.
To thermoregulate, they rely on wallowing in water or mud to cool the body. These animals lack functional sweat glands and are almost incapable of panting.