Animals That Shed Their Fur
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Many animals shed their fur or feathers as part of a natural process called moulting, including mammals, and birds
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Here is a list of some animals that shed their fur
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Deer shed their fur twice a year, in the fall and summer. In the fall, deer shed their thin summer coat and grow a thicker, winter coat. In the spring, they shed their winter coat and grow a lighter summer coat
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Squirrels shed their fur twice a year to adapt to the changing seasons. They shed their winter coats in the spring to prepare for summer
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Many dogs also shed their fur, and the amount depends on the breed, time of year, and whether they have a single or double coat
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Moose moult once a year in early spring, shedding their winter coat and replacing it with short, dark, shiny hairs
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Swans shed their feathers each year. They typically moult in July or August, and can't fly for about six weeks while they grow new feathers
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Ducks moult once or twice a year. Adult ducks undergo a simultaneous wing moult in the summer after breeding season, losing all their primary feathers at once
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