4 simple rephrasings for a 6-year-old: Rhinos have thick skin but their bellies can be ticklish

Here are 4 easy ways to say the same thing so a 6-year-old can understand:

• Rhinos have super thick skin, but their tummies can still feel tickly.
• A rhino's skin is very tough, yet its belly can get tickled.
• Even though a rhino has heavy skin, its tummy can still feel tickles.
• Rhinos wear thick skin like armor, but their belly is still a little ticklish.

Why their bellies can feel ticklish — a short 3-step explanation:

1. Rhinos have thick skin to protect them, like a big coat.
2. But the skin on their belly is a bit softer and has tiny feeling parts called nerves.
3. Those nerves let the rhino feel touch, so its tummy can still feel ticklish.