Explores various animal species that use camouflage to deter predators, including leaf insects, buff-tipped moths, and horned lizards.

An exploration of animal defenses that discusses the physical and behavioral adaptations that various species depend on for survival.

Describes such animals as snails, turtles, and crabs, which live in shells and use these coverings as protection.

Hagfish have an unusual strategy for survival. This sea creature oozes lots of gross, sticky slime! The goo covers the enemy so it cant breathe. The enemy either dies or struggles to swim away. Once the hagfish is safe, it ties its long, thin body into a knot to scrape off the extra gooey slime. These are just some of the fascinating facts kids will discover as they explore the world of these disgusting animals.

Introduces a variety of protection devices used by different animals. From hiding to fighting, protection mechanisms are explored.

Dont get too close to a porcupine! These prickly creatures defend themselves with a suit of armor30,000 sharp quills that can be shot like arrows into an enemys flesh! If the needle-like quills arent enough to scare a hungry predator away, a porcupine makes a stinky odor thats so horrible it can make an enemys eyes and nose water! These are just some of the fascinating facts kids will discover as they explore the world of these prickly animals.

You dont want to mess with a skunk! When skunks are in trouble, they spray a stinky oil as far as 15 feet. Phew! The oil isnt deadly, but the terrible smell makes other animals leave them alone. This is just one of the fascinating facts kids will discover as they explore the world of these smelly creatures.

Where do nineteen of the speediest animals on the planet live, how big are they compared to humans, and just how fast are they? These and other questions are answered through infographics, facts, and figureśand Steve Jenkins' signature artwork.

This book celebrates amazing animal surprises from all over the world with one-of-a-kind photographs from the NWF archives. "Cusick explores how gravity-defying flight, coiled and tubelike tongues, bite-proof armor and other surprising adaptations in animal bodies and behavior provide a competitive edge. This presentation of amazing animal facts is loosely organized into three sections: defense, foraging and anatomy. There's a short introduction...