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General Science => Question of the Week => Topic started by: EmmaHildyard on 08/07/2019 14:58:34

Title: QotW: 19.07.08 - Are huskies able to insulate themselves from heat?
Post by: EmmaHildyard on 08/07/2019 14:58:34

Alex asks...

Are huskies (or dogs in general) able to insulate themselves from the cold of winter and from the heat of a hot summer's day as well?

This question got us hot under the collar. Can you help?

Title: Re: QotW: 19.07.08 - Are huskies able to insulate themselves from heat?
Post by: evan_au on 09/07/2019 00:03:04

Dogs often shed their hair when the seasons change, adopting a thicker, more insulating (and sometimes better-camouflaged) winter coat.
That allows them to "to insulate themselves from the cold of winter and from the heat of a hot summer's day", but not  in the same season.