Every dog owner has a favorite quirky trait that makes their pup extra lovable. But if there’s one hilarious habit nearly every dog seems to share, it’s the classic dog sploot—and it never gets old.

National Park Service Shares Photos of Animals 'Splooting' and People Can't Get Enough originally appeared on PetHelpful. It's sploot season, according to the National Park Service (NPS), and wildlife ...

Wildlife officials shared a photo of a bear ”splooting” in Alaska and triggered a tidal wave of pet splooting photos on Facebook. “Sploot happens…” National Park Service officials said in a Sept. 5 ...

Squirrels are known and adored for their nutty antics, and one that has recently gained attention is the way they “sploot.” When you see an animal lying on its stomach with both legs kicked out behind ...

This video explains why certain animals sploot, a behavior where they stretch out flat to release excess body heat. It explores the biological mechanics that make this position an effective cooling ...

It's hot in Texas. You know it. I know it. Even the squirrels know it, and those cute critters are flopping belly-down on the ground — or a tree branch, whatever's handy — to stay as cool as they ...