The bongo is known for its stripy coat – but why can’t we have patterned hair? Anup Shah/naturepl.com
Why do some animals have patterns of hair colours such as stripes or spots, and why can’t I have stripy hair?
Tom Middleton Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK
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