Look at the layers or large sections of skin on a rhinoceros and it’s easy to believe they have some of the toughest skin in ...

Some animals possess incredibly thick skin to survive hostile environments and predators. Examples include the sperm whale with up to 13.5 inches of skin, the crocodile’s armored hide, and the ...

The future of burn and wound care is looking fishy—in a good way. New research suggests that a greater variety of fish skins ...

Blubber is a thick layer of fat found under the skin of modern marine mammals such as whales. Its discovery in this ancient "sea monster" - an ichthyosaur - appears to confirm the animal was warm ...

Ringworm is caused by infection of the hair and surface layers of the skin by fungi. It occurs in all species of animals including man. Fungal infections cause little, if any, permanent damage or ...