Animal skins are the outer covering of animals, and they have been used for centuries for clothing and other purposes. Hides, pelts, FURS, and FELLS are all terms used to describe animal skins. Hides refer to the skin of large animals such as cows and horses, while pelts are the skins of smaller animals such as rabbits and foxes. FURS are the soft, thick coats of animals such as mink and fox, while FELLS are the skins of sheep. All of these animal skins have been used for centuries to make clothing, blankets, and other items.