Researchers at ACS found that wild animal hair structure adapts with seasons, providing insulation against cold.

Researchers at the American Chemical Society (ACS) meeting discovered that the inner structure of wild animal hairs changes with the seasons, providing insulation against cold weather. This adaptation allows animals to survive temperature extremes that would be fatal to humans. In the animals studied, the coat's appearance changes, but the inner microscopic details also adapt to maintain survival in their environment.

March 17, 2024
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