Episode 477
Why do crocodiles have such bumpy skin?
Why are crocodile scales so bumpy and not smooth?
Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists
June 23, 20213m 18s
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Show Notes
Johan aged 5 got in touch to ask: "Why are crocodiles' skin so bumpy and not smooth?" Sally Le Page reached out to James Hennessy from Ireland's National Reptile Zoo for the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
crocodileskinscalesalligatorjames hennessynational reptile zoothermoregulationpredatorsdefence