What was so special about the fur? What was it used for?
Julian
Quoting Erik Baard <[log in to unmask]>:
> Hello,
>
> I'm writing an article for Natural History magazine about sea otters.
> This creature has an extremely unusual body design (especially fur,
> which was so highly prized that it nearly cost the species its
> existance) so I'm guessing someone has tried, or is trying, to derive
> lessons from it.
>
> If you could provide some information on this possibility, I'd be
> grateful.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Erik
>
> Erik Baard
> 718-786-8388
> http://www.baard.com
> 41-20 29th Street #4A
> LIC, NY 11101
>
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Julian FV Vincent [log in to unmask]
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