About this episode

This episode explores why some animals have curly hair and how it aids their survival and functions.

Why do some animals -- poodles, alpacas etc -- have curly hair and others don’t? We investigate how hair types help animals do their jobs, from swimming to mating and keeping warm in harsh winters. This episode features poodles, alpacas, lions, bison and pigs. Subscribe to our Substack for behind-the-scenes stories: WeAreSpiraling.com Follow Priya on Instagram and TikTok MAYURA waitlist and Instagram This show is also on Instagram and TikTok.

People in this episode

Host: Priya Anand

Topics covered

• animal hair types
• curly hair
• animal adaptation
• poodles
• alpacas
• mating
• winter survival

Keywords

• curly hair
• animals
• poodles
• alpacas
• adaptation
• mating
• winter
• bison
• pigs

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Organizations: We Are Spiraling, MAYURA, WeAreSpiraling.com, Instagram, TikTok

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