Some animals survive in extreme environments where thick, resilient skin can mean the difference between life and death. From crushing bites and sharp claws to harsh climates and rugged terrain, these creatures have evolved some of the toughest hides in the animal kingdom.
In this video, we explore nine animals with remarkably tough skin and uncover what makes their hides so durable. In many cases, their resilience is shaped by a combination of predators, habitat, and environmental conditions. Click through to see which animals are protected by nature’s strongest armor and how it helps them survive.
About the Author
Abby Parks has authored a fiction novel, theatrical plays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. She's recorded two albums of her original songs, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She has managed a website for folk music and written articles on singer-songwriters, folk bands, and other things music-oriented. She's also a radio DJ for a folk music show.
As well as having been a pet parent to rabbits, birds, dogs, and cats, Abby loves seeking sightings of animals in the wild and has witnessed some more exotic ones such as Puffins in the Farne Islands, Southern Pudu on the island of Chiloe (Chile), Penguins in the wild, and countless wild animals in the Rocky Mountains (Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Moose, Elk, Marmots, Beavers).
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