It was difficult to walk far without falling into muddy holes, for the grass was so thick that it hid them from sight.
Explore these websites and videos to find out more about mud.
Did you know that fossils are often created because of mud?
Dancing Mud: the bubbling mud pots in Rotorua, New Zealand
All sorts of creatures live in the mud, including the mudskipper, a fish that actually lives on land.
Challenge yourself!
Lidl Mudder is an muddy obstacle course for young people (one of the Tough Mudder challenges). Can you design a fabulous muddy obstacle that could be included? You can have a look at the Lidl Mudder website for inspiration.
You can also look at the Help with Challenges page to come up with your own mud challenge.
