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birds have feathers and not fur because fur is heavier than feathers and would restrict them from being able to fly
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Do cassowaries have fur or feathers?
Cassowaries are birds so, like all birds, they have feathers. Only mammals have fur.
Do lion have feathers?
No, birds have feathers, lions have fur.
A bird who has no fur?
Birds dont have fur they have feathers, which are different to fur.
Do robins have spots fur feathers scales?
Robins are birds and have feathers.
Are most mammals covered with feathers?
Mammals are not covered with feathers. Mammals grow hair, but do not have to be covered with hair. Birds are covered with feathers.
Does a bird have fur?
No. All birds have feathers.
Does a gannet have fur?
It's a bird. All birds have feathers. Baby birds might look furry but that's simply because their feathers are developing. Birds don't have fur.
Are penguins covered with waterproof fur?
No. Penguins are birds, they have feathers, not fur.
Do Indian peafowl have fur?
No, peafowl do not have fur. Peafowl are birds. They have feathers.
Why do birds have feathers not fur?
Feathers are hollow hair shafts that weigh less and make it possible for birds to fly. If they had fur, they would walk like dogs and cats.
What do penguins use their fur for?
Penguins are birds and therefore do not have fur. They have feathers, which insulate their bodies and keep them warm. Oils in the feathers help the birds glide through the water.
Are bald eagles used for their fur?
I wonder whether you realise that bald eagles are birds and that birds do not have fur, but feathers.
