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But they do like mud (I like them & most all critters actually & dislike the fact that my hubby is a big carnivore).
"Thermal Regulation. Pigs and hogs have very few sweat glands in their bodies. So, unlike humans they are unable to sweat when they get too hot. So to help keep their bodies at a cooler temperature they will roll in mud since the moisture helps keep it cooler for a longer period of time."
https://www.whitemountainslivestock.com
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