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Squirrels can lose their hair for a number of reasons:
- Mange (caused by mites)
- Fungal disease (caused by humid and damp environment)
- Not enough nutrients in their diet
- Trauma from encountering predators
- Hereditary causes
- Fleas
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Do baby squirrels have fur?
no baby squirrels are not born with fur but when they reach 5 weeks old they should have gained all their fur
Are squirrels like cats when they get wet?
Well, squirrels have the same fur characteristic as cats where the fur is damp and they do not have fluffy fur anymore when they get wet. Squirrels, like cats, also do not like to get wet.
What makes a groundhog lose its fur?
yes a just little bit
What has the author Louis Goehring Brown written?
Louis Goehring Brown has written: 'Fox squirrels and gray squirrels in Illinois' -- subject(s): Mammals, Squirrels 'Survey of the Illinois fur resource' -- subject(s): Fur trade, Fur-bearing animals
Why are people killing squirrels for their fur?
You gave the answer in the question "For their fur". Fur can be turned into attractive and effective articles of clothing.
What is the body covering of squirrel?
The body covering of a squirrel is fur.
What causes chinchillas to lose their fur?
If a chinchilla is stressed out they will lose their fur.
Does squirrel have scales?
No, squirrels are mammals, so they have fur, not scales.
What do they use the flying squirrel fo fur or meat?
Neither! flying squirrels are not hunted for meat or fur.
How will squirrels keep warm and cool?
listen. I don't know how old you are, but squirrels have fur. That keeps them warm through most climates (weather).
Why do squirrels have tufts on their ears?
actually only chipmunk have tufts on their ears
Why do fish have scales but squirrels have fur?
Fish have scales because their natural habitat is of course, water. If a fish had fur, it would weigh them down. Also, where would a fish's gills go because gills enable fish to breathe! Squirrels have fur also for their habitat to keep them warm. Hope I have helped!!!!
