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Hides, Scales, and Other Animal Skins

Birds have feathers, and mammals have hair. Scales are usually found on reptiles and fish, but some birds and mammals have them, too. 

Each type of covering has its own advantage. But whatever coat an animal wears, hair, feathers, and scales are all elements of the organ we call skin.

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