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Which animal has the thickest fur?
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Quick Answer
The sea otter has the densest fur of any animal, with up to about one million hairs packed into a single square inch of skin.
The Full Story
Sea otters have the thickest, densest fur in the animal kingdom, with up to around one million hairs per square inch in the thickest areas. Unlike whales and seals, sea otters have very little body fat, so they rely entirely on their fur to stay warm in cold ocean water. The dense coat traps a layer of air against the skin, providing insulation. Otters spend a great deal of time grooming to keep the fur clean and full of air. This dependence on fur made them a target of the fur trade, which nearly wiped them out.
Key Facts
1.Sea otters can have up to about one million hairs per square inch.
2.They rely on fur, not blubber, to stay warm.
3.The fur traps a layer of air for insulation.
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