Question

How does the hair of certain animals help in keeping their bodies warm?

Answer 1

Role of hair:

1. The hair of mammals is capable of insulating the animal body from the cold by conserving one's body heat.
2. Animals have thick hair coats.
3. Certain animals, such as yaks and sheep, benefit from this hair to keep their bodies warm.
4. Because mammals are warm-blooded animals therefore they require heat to maintain their body temperature.
5. These creatures' hair traps a lot of air in them.
6. Air is a poor heat conductor, preventing heat loss from their bodies to the cold environment.
7. Certain animals' hair aids in keeping their bodies warm in this way.