Why do butterflies drink turtle tears? 🐢💧 The behaviour is called mud-puddling, or simply puddling. Groups of butterflies can sometimes be seen, particularly during the hot summer months, seeking out moist areas such as rotting plant matter, mud, dung and even the tears of other animals! By drinking from these unusual fluids the butterflies are able to get the vital nutrients, such as salts and amino acids, that they need to survive. 🎥: Filmed by Phil Torres #SaveButterflies #Wildlife #Nature