fur

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In a recent expedition to Antarctica, new cases were discovered in Antarctic cormorants, kelp gulls, Adelie and gentoo penguins, and Antarctic fur seals, Neira told AFP.

From Barron's

The wind passed, the tail of a storm roaring out to sea, and Nim was snug in her sea lion shelter, breathing the warm smell of fur.

From Literature

Nothing seems to ruffle his fur as this political veteran glides from crisis to crisis with feline calm, and the lick of a paw.

From Barron's

In several cases, flatworms were discovered clinging to the fur of dogs and cats, indicating that domestic animals can carry them between locations.

From Science Daily

They examined the remains of gentoo penguins, Adélie penguins, and Antarctic fur seals, but H5N1 was not identified as the cause in those species.

From Science Daily