By Gurpreet Singh | September 16, 2025
With its rubbery, oil-saturated skin, the leatherback turtle withstands ocean pressure and predators better than hard-shelled turtles.
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The Komodo dragon’s skin is reinforced with tiny bones called osteoderms. Its body is chainmail-like armour.
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A lobster skin is exoskeleton which is tough to break. They have mineral-rich armour that protects it from predators and crushing pressure.
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Elephants have skin up to 2.5 cm thick which protects them from conditions such as sunburn, parasites, and thorny vegetation.
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Hippos’ thick, elastic skin resists bites, scratches, and even secretes a red “blood sweat” that acts as sunscreen.
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Covered in tough keratin scales, pangolins curl into a ball, which makes them almost impenetrable to attackers.
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Python skin is durable and flexible, helping it endure constriction battles with prey and rough terrain alike.
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Armadillos are protected by a bony shell-like armour made of keratin, deterring predators effectively.
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Crocodiles are shielded by osteoderms, bony plates under their scales, which makes their hides incredibly hard to pierce.
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