Animal bones

Animal bones are rigid, calcified structures that form the skeleton of animals, providing support, protection, and shape to their bodies. Composed mainly of collagen (a flexible protein) and minerals like calcium phosphate (which makes bones hard and durable), they serve crucial functions such as enabling movement through attachment points for muscles, safeguarding vital organs, and producing blood cells within bone marrow. Bones also play a role in mineral storage and regulation. Their unique structure varies among species and helps animals adapt to their environments, making bones essential to overall health and functionality.