Study shows otters, beavers and other semiaquatic mammals keep clean underwater, thanks to their flexible fur

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Jan 11, 2024, 12:49 pm191 pts
Underwater surfaces can get grimy as they accumulate dirt, algae and bacteria, a process scientists call "fouling." But furry mammals like beavers and otters that spend most of their lives wet manage to avoid getting their fur slimy. These anti-fouling abilities come, in part, from one of fur's unique…

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