Do Whales Have Hair On Their Body
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Whales have hair on their bodies, but typically only as calves or in small, sparse amounts as adults.
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As mammals, they possess hair follicles, with species like humpbacks having solitary, sensory hairs on tubercles on their heads.
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Most whales and dolphins are born with some hair, which they may lose as they grow.
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These hairs act as mechanoreceptors, allowing whales to feel their surroundings, which is helpful for navigation in murky waters.
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Humpback whales are known for having noticeable hair follicles on their heads.
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Toothed whales on the other hand shed their hair before or shortly after birth.
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Unlike land mammals, whales do not have fur for warmth; they rely on blubber for insulation.
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They have a very small amount of hair, often just 30 to 100 hairs in total, rather than a full covering.
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