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Oct 8, 2026
LettyHOST
There's actually a term for this.
LettyHOST
It's called splooting.
LettyHOST
Splooting is when the animal is completely stretched out, flat on the ground, looking like it just gave up on life.
LettyHOST
But it's how they cool themselves down.
LettyHOST
In the middle? It's 100 degrees.
LettyHOST
They are tired, but they're just trying to cool themselves down.
LettyHOST
All right.
LettyHOST
Splooting.
Andrew TateHOST
Uh, many people in California have started capturing an adorable phenomenon sweeping across California's squirrel population, and it's called splooting.
Andrew TateHOST
I never knew this.
Andrew TateHOST
Splooting.
Andrew TateHOST
Splooting, also called pancaking, is when a squirrel or animal lies flat on its stomach and spreads its legs to cool down.
Andrew TateHOST
Scientists say it's important to leave them be and let wildlife be wildlife.
Andrew TateHOST
Uh, leaving out food or water can cause the animals to become dependent on people and less likely to survive in the wild.
Chris MerrillHOST
I didn't even realize there was a term for it.
Chris MerrillHOST
Splooting.
Michael MonksHOST
Splooting?
Chris MerrillHOST
Yeah.
Chris MerrillHOST
So this squirrel was splooted in my apartment complex.
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Michael MonksHOST
Yeah.
Michael MonksHOST
And you can also check out Reddit/losangeles or whatever and see all the pictures people-
Chris MerrillHOST
Splooting