Moult

usgb/məʊlt/
verb

When an animal or a bird loses its old feathers, hair, or skin to allow a new one to grow.

The snake moulted its skin.
Visual representation of "moult" - When an animal or a bird loses its old feathers, hair, or skin to allow a new one to grow

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  • birds moult
  • animals moult
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Seasonal Moult

Animals often moult seasonally. Learners should associate 'moult' with periods of transition in animals.

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My pet rabbit usually moults at the start of spring.
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Moult Indications

The condition of an animal's coat or feathers can indicate the moulting process is happening.

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The dog's scruffy appearance showed it was moulting.
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Native Habitats

The moult's timing can reflect an animal's native habitat and climate adaptability.

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Arctic foxes moult to a white coat for winter camouflage.
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