What does orca skin feel like?
The skin of an orca (Orcinus orca) is smooth and slippery to the touch. It is composed of a thick, strong layer of epidermis, which is the outermost layer of the skin, and a layer of blubber, which is a thick layer of fat that helps to insulate the orca's body. The epidermis of an orca is made up of multiple layers of cells, and the outermost layer is covered in a thin layer of mucus. The mucus helps to protect the orca's skin from damage and infection, and it also helps to keep the orca's body streamlined when swimming. The blubber of an orca can be up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) thick, and it helps to keep the orca's body warm in cold water. Orca skin is also highly elastic, which allows them to move quickly and efficiently through the water.