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Feathers give a creature the ability to fly, although not all animals with feathers have flight. Feathers also provide insulation to the animal's body. Whether or not the animal has the ability to fly depends upon the number and type of feathers on its body.
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∙ 12y agoThe birds have feathers because they use them to:
- Fly- The streamline shape of it helps it become more aerodynamic
- Support wings
- Protect a birds skin from the sun- Unlike us, birds don't tan, the get brown colored skin and die
- And lastly, They use it to attract mates, the cleaner and more pretty their feathers are, the better chance to get a mate they'll have
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∙ 10y agoFlying and keeping warm. Feathers might also help some aquatic birds swim after they've applied oils to it.
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∙ 14y agoit keeps them dry . and warm why is your hair import to you
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