Brief Description
A soft coating on may animals that may be a number of colors like brown, orange, white, black, and more. It helps keep animals and pets warm and protects them.
How to Talk About This Term with Young Children
Talk with children about how some animals have different features for different reasons. “Do you notice how soft our kitty cat is when we pet her. It is because her body is covered in fur, which feels so nice. Her fur helps keep her warm and safe, did you know that?”