Historically, fur has mostly marked status, wealth and luxury.
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Human beings don’t have a thick coat of fur like many other mammals do. Scientists think it has to do with something else that comes out of skin: sweat.
When did fur evolve? You may be surprised to learn there’s a chance it pre-dates the dinosaurs.
Foxtails can hook onto your pet’s skin and may cause redness, swelling and infection.
A century ago, millions of koalas were killed for their fur. The backlash was fierce.
The bottoms of boats and docks can accumulate lots of dirt, but semiaquatic animals like otters avoid having ‘fouled’ fur. Their secret could one day help keep underwater infrastructure clean.
New research finds that ‘leaky mitochondria’ help keep sea otters warm.
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