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8 Animals with Scales

By Sanjay Verma September 12, 2023

Many animals have scales as part of their external covering. Scales serve various purposes, including protection, temperature regulation, and reducing water loss. Here are some animals with scales:

Snakes are perhaps the most well-known animals with scales. They have overlapping scales covering their bodies.

Snakes

Lizards

Most lizards have scales that provide protection and help regulate their body temperature.

Crocodiles and Alligators

These large reptiles have thick, tough scales covering their bodies.

Turtles and Tortoise

The shells of turtles and tortoises consist of scales called scutes.

Fish

Many species of fish have scales that cover their bodies. These scales can vary in size and texture.

Pangolins

These unique mammals are covered in protective, overlapping scales made of keratin, similar to human fingernails.

Armadillos

Armadillos have bony plates covered by tough, leathery skin, resembling scales.

Dinosaurs

Many extinct dinosaurs had scales or similar structures covering their bodies for protection and temperature regulation.

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