fur

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"I never would have bought a fur coat," Jacobs said, adding that the thought of "killing animals like that" gave her pause.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Fossils from Messel Pit, about 47 million years old, preserve details like feathers, fur, and skin.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Ministers are considering restricting access to spot-on treatments and collars to prescriptions provided by vets and medical professionals only if there is an infestation of a pet's fur.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“We need to be looking for the next pandemic virus on fur farms, in hunting communities, and even at border checkpoints where wildlife are imported,” Carlson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

In a few moments Jop reappeared, making a very pretty brunette in long coat and kerchief, a fur muff hiding his hands.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom