Why did camels grow thick fur?

Have you ever wondered why animals like camels and monkeys wear thick, fuzzy winter coats in the hottest places on Earth? It sounds completely bananas, right?! If you wore a winter coat in the blazing Sahara Desert, you would melt into a puddle! But for animals living in extreme heat, fur isn't a heater—it's an incredible superpower shield! Join Mira and Finn as they uncover the wild science of animal fur! You will discover how a camel's fur acts like a giant thermos, trapping a cool layer of air against their skin even when the outside of their fur reaches a sizzling 70 degrees Celsius! We are also traveling to the African savanna and tropical jungles to learn why baboons and macaques use their hair as a permanent layer of SPF 50 sunscreen to block harsh UV rays and as an impenetrable suit of armor against blood-sucking bugs! You will even find out why some male monkeys grow massive, superhero-style hair capes just to show off to their friends. Grab your sunglasses and get ready for a scorching hot science adventure that will completely blow your mind!