animal defenses

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of a number of animals with unusual means of defense, including the burrfish, the gelada, and the bulldog ant.

Introduces a variety of armored animals and describes how they defend themselves with built-in spines, spikes, scales, shells, and other types of outer coverings.

Photographs, illustrations, and simple text describe five species of plants and animals that sting including bees, jellyfish, stingrays, scorpions, and nettles.

Describes how animals and plants attack their prey and defend themselves.

Describes how animals survive by using their armor, camouflage, horns, stings, and other natural protective devices.

Describes how different animals use speed, hiding places, armor, camouflage, stings, group protection, and other means of defense in their struggle for survival.

Filled with exciting full-color photos and fascinating facts about the world's most spectacular animals.

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