why did mammals go the fur route, rather than developing feathers?
- Written by Julie Old, Associate Professor, Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Western Sydney University
Birds and mammals use feathers and fur for staying warm and dry – but for other purposes too. from www.shutterstock.com This is an article from I’ve Always Wondered, a series where readers send in questions they’d like an expert to answer. Send your question to alwayswondered@theconversation.edu.au
Assuming feathers are superior...