Keeping Clean

Every child knows they should wash behind their ears but imagine being an elephant calf and doing it with mud. Staying clean is essential for a long and healthy life, and animals have found all sorts of ways to manage it. From bathing and dusting, to shedding skin, or asking a friend for help. There are countless ways of keeping clean and the methods are as varied as the species themselves. Getting dirty is very fun, but cleaning matters. The body constantly pushes out things like dead skin and waste, while also defending against dirt, parasites and germs.

No matter your walk of life, everyone needs to stay clean. It helps prevent infection, offers protection from the elements, and keeps pests away. Let’s face it, it can be a lot of fun too. Often passed down, cleaning becomes culture. There are countless ways of keeping clean.