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Why do mammals and birds spend so much time cleaning themselves?
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Keeping clean helps prevent disease and helps other factors. Keeping feathers, fur, scales and skin clean of dirt, debris and parasites helps animals stay healthy, prevent infections and helps prevent heat loss and helps cool the body by keeping the isolating fur, feathers, scales and skin at maximum functionality.
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Why do mammals and birds spend a lot of time cleaning and grooming their body coverings.?
It prevents them getting fleas and other parasites.
Why mammals and birds spend a lot of time cleaning and grooming their body coverings?
It prevents them getting fleas and other parasites.
Why do mammals and birds spend a lot of time grooming their body?
So they can get laid
When did mammals become land animals?
Mammals originated as land animals. Reptiles were the first vetebrates to have hard-shelled eggs and spend most of their time on land. Reptiles evolved into modern reptiles, mammals, and birds. Some mammals, since then, have moved partially or completely back into water.
Does a cat ever get washed?
Cats are usually very clean animals and will spend hours cleaning themselves therefore there is no need to wash a cat unless it has an accident and gets exceptionally dirty.
How much does the Australian government spend on cleaning graffiti?
The Australian governent spends thousands on cleaning graffiti
What are mammals that can swim called?
Most mammals are capable of swimming. The ones that spend all of their time in water are called aquatic mammals, and the ones that spend part of their time in water (such as platypuses, otters and beavers) are called semi-aquatic.
How much money do people spend a year on cleaning guns?
The spend millions of dollars cleanig guns i have i know
Is it true that sea birds spend most of their life on land?
No, Why do you think there called sea birds?
Do the daddy show them how to fly eagles?
Nobody actually 'teaches' birds to fly... they simply get the 'urge' once their feathers have developed sufficiently to hold their weight. The baby birds spend a few days in the nest, flapping their wings to get the 'feel' of what to do - then simply 'launch' themselves into the air.
How do you spend most of your time?
I spend most of my time cleaning my house. I also spend a lot of time on WikiAnswers. Cooking is also something that I do a lot. I spend most of my time cleaning my house. I also spend a lot of time on WikiAnswers. Cooking is also something that I do a lot.
How many hours do domestic cats lick themselves?
It is hard to say; mainly because each cat is different and will spend a different amount of time a day grooming themselves. At a rough guess I would say a couple of hours a day are spent cleaning and grooming.
