7 June 2025
What is Splooting?
Over on our sibling site, Ark in Space, there is a new feature full of pictures of (mostly) squirrels splooting. If you haven’t come across this phenomenon before, it’s worth a look. Why? Well, if you ever come across a splooting squirrel, you might well first think that it is in some sort of health crisis. In fact, it’s trying to avert one. Replete with a lovely set of photographs (absolutely splootiful), this article outlines the reasons behind this peculiar animal behavior. There’s also a look into how and when the word itself came into being – it has a slightly longer history than you might imagine!
