Most of us know how to swim but have you ever wondered which animals can swim AND walk? The list will surprise you! Animals That Can Swim And Walk
Why is it Important for Some Land Animals to Know How to Swim?
The Universe works in great ways and 71% of our planet is water. Some land animals have been gifted the ability to swim for many different factors. Most of these animals learn to swim at a pretty early age and the most important reason for that is Survival. Surviving in the wild isn’t easy, sometimes there is a threat and an animal needs to escape and swimming is one of the ways to escape for these animals. Some animals may jump into the water to look for prey and some might just wanna cool down. Some land animals that are amazing swimmers are Tigers, Capybaras, Elephants, Cheetahs, etc. Keep reading to know more about animals that can swim and walk.
10 Animals That Can Swim And Walk
There are many animals capable of both swimming and walking, hey your pet dog is probably an amazing swimmer and you throw dog pool parties which makes you a really cool person btw. Let’s be friends. But seriously I am here to give you a list of animals who can both swim and walk which will leave you shocked!
Here is The List of Animals That Can Swim And Walk
Capybaras
Don’t confuse them for “Giant Hamsters’ ‘, Capybaras are the largest rodents on the planet. While they look super cute with their pig-like structure and tiny eyes and nose, they are also super intelligent and use water to escape from threats like Eagles. Due to their tiny eyes and ears, they can be in the water for some time with just the top of their head hanging out.
Tigers
These big mighty cats are not only deadly on land but they also resort to water to hunt their prey. Tigers are specialists when it comes to catching prey in water. They can splash in water without making a sound which helps in catching fish. Their feet are webbed which allow them ito be great swimmers. They might also just go in the water to keep themselves clean and to cool down
Rabbits
Yup, believe it or not, Rabbits are incredible swimmers. This one shocked me as well! These cute, tiny, fluffy creatures have been gifted the ability to swim from a really early age. Rabbits can start swimming as young as a few days old.
Cheetahs
Just like Tigers, these big cats can swim too. They might not be as fast as they are on land but they sure can swim! However, they are not the biggest fans of it. Cheetahs won’t swim till they really have to. That could be due to floods or just to go to a new territory.
Sloths
Sloths have a reputation of being “slow” and “lazy” but they are actually excellent AND fast swimmers. They can swim 3 times faster than they can walk on land.
Cows
Cows usually swim to cool down and can stay in the water for a decent amount but it depends on their strength. Cows can swim from an early age. Weaker cows might drown if they are in the water for too long.
Polar Bears
Polar Bears can swim in those ice-cold waters to catch prey or to go from one place to another.
Elephants
We all know how big Elephants are but did you know they can weigh up to 14,000 lb! But that doesn’t stop them from enjoying the water and being good swimmers. Elephants usually just dip in the water to cool down since they tend to get hot often because of their big and heavy body.
Pigs
Similar to Capybaras, Pigs are fine swimmers and they don’t just swim in muddy water. Pigs enjoy swimming in clean and clear water. Their body helps them even float! (You can say, they have in-built floaties ..haha..sorry!)
Kangaroos
Last but not least on our list is Kangaroos. Kangaroos are good swimmers and can swim for a decent amount of time at once due to their strong back legs and body.
Conclusion
Did this list surprise you? The way the Universe works always surprises me. These animals have been gifted with the ability to swim as well as walk. Had they not, they would probably not survive in the wild.
Even if you are as mighty as a Tiger or a Cheetah, you might still need an escape route from a territory, or you just need easy prey and that’s where the ability to swim comes in for these animals.
FAQ:
- Can Elephants swim in water?
Yes, Elephants can swim in the water.
- What happens if there is a flood in the wild?
Heavy floods can lead to the deaths of many animals living in the wild. Most animals know how to swim or climb trees for survival but it can become hard for them to find meals.
