answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

A person can wear a coat in cold weather to keep warm. It is the same principle for animals that have feathers or fur.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How do the hair of certain animals help in keeping their bodies warm?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Which group of animals has hair or fur on their bodies?

the mammals are a group of animals that give live birth, feed their young with milk, are warm-blooded, and have hair or fur


Why do wool yielding animals have a thick coat of hair on their bodies?

To protect the animal from their environment. And wool IS that "thick coat of hair" you mentioned.


Is mane a verb?

No, it is not a verb. Mane is a noun, the hair on the head of certain animals (horses, lions).


Every animal with hair or fur is a mammal?

Mabe not because animals can be mammmals if 1. They have fur or hair on their bodies 2. they breath air 3. They give birth NOT by eggs.


When we burn wool why do we get the smell of hair burning?

When wool is burned it smell like hair burning because it is hair. It's the hair of sheep (and certain other animals like goats, etc.)


Is hair gel tested on animals?

Most brands of hair products are no longer tested on animals. However if there is a concern with a certain brand of gel etc. you can call the company directly and ask them if they don't have a disclaimer stating that their product is not tested on animals.


What is long hair on horses neck?

The hair on the horses neck is called a mane.


Which animals have hair on the body?

All mammals have hair on their bodies, though in some it's coarser whereas others have thinner but more numerous hair strands.


Why do lions have fur or hair on their bodies?

Almost every animal have fur or hair on their bodies, it is to prevent from the cold weather.


Is wool thick hair?

Yes, something like thick hair, and is the textile fiber that comes from sheep and certain other animals. Somethimes also referred to as fur.


If most mammals have hair what animals have fur?

Hair and fur are the same thing. All mammals, even whales, have hair/fur somewhere on their bodies, and no other animals do. We just call our hair/fur hair because it's only on our heads (body hair isn't very dense), and we only call a dog's hair/fur fur because it is found densely all over the body (minus the soles of the feet).


Why do cats lick their bodies?

Cats lick their bodies as a way of grooming themselves. Their rough tongues help to remove dirt, debris, and loose hair from their fur. Additionally, licking also helps to distribute natural oils produced by their skin, keeping their fur healthy and shiny.