Which animal has the densest fur?
SEA OTTER 100,000-400,000 hairs/cm2*
The hairs of the sea otter's fur are so dense that they make up a watertight shield.
COMMON OTTER 80,000 hairs/cm2
The fur captures air bubbles, which help protect the otter from the cold water.
CHINCHILLA 50,000 hairs/cm2
The crop of hair is so dense that the rodent is protected against
lice and ticks, that bite the skin.
MINK 24,000 hairs/cm2
The dense hair of a mink is the main reason why the creature is a popular fur farming animal.
ARCTIC FOX 20,000 hairs/cm2
The fur is so efficient that an Arctic fox will only begin to feel cold at temperatures below -40 °C. In comparison, people typically have 100-200 hairs/cm2 on their heads.