A simple explanation for kids about why animals that stay in water all day don't get a tan.
Okay! So, let’s think about a fun animal, like a dolphin or a fish. They live in the water, right? Now, when we go outside to play in the sun, our skin gets darker because of something called 'sunlight' or 'UV rays.' This is called getting a tan.
But here’s the cool part: when these animals are in the water all day, the water acts like a shield. It protects their skin from the sun’s rays. Just like how you wear sunscreen or stay in the shade when it’s really sunny!
So, because the dolphins and fishes are splashing around in the water, they don’t get enough sunlight directly on their skin to tan. Isn’t that neat?