I know the title is poorly worded but I can’t really think of how exactly to word the question.
I was watching a cat try to find a place to sit that wasn’t covered in snow and it made me think about how humans wipe off snow covered seats or just dirty seats in general.
Is that a uniquely human thing or are there other animals that exhibit similar behaviors?
Deer will “scrape” a patch of dirt clear of leaves, sticks, and snow, and then use several types of scent markers to mark the area.
It’s a minor misconception that they use this area to sleep; they don’t scrape their beds.