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Why do catfish live in mud?

Asked: Robert Ahrens, Last Updated:

A catfish will burrow in mud for two major reasons. Firstly, cats burrow in mud in search of safe and dark areas out of the heat. Secondly, catfish (female catfish, to be precise) burrow in mud to nest her eggs and keep them safe from any scavenging predator that may be interesting in consuming them.

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