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Energy exchange between an animal and its microclimate has been of interest to zoologists and, more recently, bioengineers. One important aspect is the energy exchange through the fur covering an animal. Zoologists and others have collected data on insulation properties of various animal pelts (Berry and Shanklin, 1961; Hammel, 1955; Scholander et al., 1950; Tregear, 1965). Somewhat related to this has been research investigating the mechanisms of heat transfer in fibrous insulating materials (Davis and Birkebak, 1971; Finck, 1930; Häger and Steele, 1967; Lander, 1954; Rowley et al., 1951; Strong et al., 1960; Verschoor and Greebler, 1952). We attempt here to tie these studies together and establish the relationships between fur properties and the mechanisms of conduction and radiation heat transfer in fur.
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Skuldt, D.J., Beckman, W.A., Mitchell, J.W., Porter, W.P. (1975). Conduction and Radiation in Artificial Fur. In: Gates, D.M., Schmerl, R.B. (eds) Perspectives of Biophysical Ecology. Ecological Studies, vol 12. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-87810-7_30
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