Secrets of Skin

Skin is an incredible, multi-function organ that has adapted to allow animals to conquer virtually every habitat on the planet. Professor Ben Garrod reveals groundbreaking new science as he discovers how human skin is an ecosystem in its own right.

From sugar gliders flying without feathers to snakes moving without limbs, Professor Ben Garrod uncovers the secrets and science of how skin has allowed animals to move through every habitat on the planet.

When it comes to protecting our delicate insides, skin is like an external suit of armor, and Professor Ben Garrod reveals how animals have developed incredible ways of protecting themselves from everything a hostile planet has to throw at them.

From vibrant displays of color to incredible pouches that amplify sound, skin has evolved some remarkable ways to enable animal communication, and Professor Ben Garrod reveals how some creatures use their skin to make themselves heard loud and clear.

From the barbed quills of the porcupine to the battering ram of a rhino's horn, skin has developed an impressive armory of weapons and warnings, and Professor Ben Garrod reveals how the most-resilient animals defend themselves through their skin.

Whether they live on land, in the sea or in subterranean communities, skin is critical in allowing animals to sense the world around them. Ben Garrod unveils how skin has adapted to help creatures find food, navigate harsh environments or avoid danger.