Hello, River, welcome to the forums!
Yeah, I know how the mudokons of Abe's Oddysee are dumb guys...
First secret area, first creen, behind the meat barrel:
When Abe says "FOLLOW ME" to a mudokon, he starts to walk toward Abe, but if there is a gap( like the edge of a ledge) between them, he will stop.
Just say "FOllOW ME" again and the mud will walk again, and will fall down to the lower screen, where there is a bird portal.
I hope it helps you.
