Did You Know?
Some animals can change their skin color!
Soft and Tough
Some skin is soft like a cat. Some skin is tough like a turtle.
Colors and Patterns
Skin can be brown, black, or white. Some have spots or stripes!
What animal skin Does
It keeps the body safe from harm.
It helps the animal feel touch.
It helps keep the body warm.
It helps keep the body cool.
It can change color for some.
It can show if an animal is sick.
More About animal skin
Animal skin has been around for a long time. It helps animals live in their homes. Some animals use their skin to hide from foes. Others use it to show off to friends.
We see animal skin every day. Our pets have skin, and so do cows and pigs. Some people wear clothes made from animal skin.
In the future, we may learn more about skin. We can find new ways to help animals stay safe. We can also find ways to help skin heal.
