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 ...
Lizards shed their skin in pieces or large flakes to make room for new skin. They shed their skin multiple times a year, when its old, damaged, or no longer fits them ...
The skin biopsy is an invaluable diagnostic tool ... General anesthesia may be necessary when removing larger masses, handling animals that cannot be controlled with physical restraint (such ...