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How does the wool on a sheep's back keep them warm?

Updated: 8/16/2019
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Wool is an okay insulator, but the lanolin in the wool is the stuff that really keeps the sheep warm. It wicks away melted snow and is a better heat conductor, so it warms up the fleece using body heat.

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