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Asked by Sarah. Answered by the Get to Know team.
Hi Sarah, It might seem like shedding would feel painful for animals, but it’s not. Nerves that sense pain don’t extend into the outermost layer of the skin. Most animals shed their skin, including humans. We shed over a million skin cells every HOUR and don’t even feel it.Got a question about your wild neighbours? Ask us!