Defense and Protection

Defense and Protection

What you need to know...

How is it used?

​ This topic is on defense and protection, which is what? The way different species protect themselves is very interesting and can exist in a large variety of tactics.

​ Common Forms of Defense

​Common forms of defense include...

• Sharp quills, spikes, ect.

• Shells

• Inflation (ex: Pufferfish)

• Speed

• Venom

• Warning colors

• Camouflage

​How did it come about?

​ The answer is adaptation. Through this, different species over the years have made progress to adapt to their environment. They learn different techniques to better survive in the individual species' circumstance.

​Additional Sources

• https://interestingengineering.com/science/11-of-the-greatest-defense-mechanisms-in-nature

• https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/administration_pdf/lpwilddefenses.pdf

• www.pbslearningmedia.org

• https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/news-events/big-features/wild-ways-animals-protect-themselves/

• https://explorable.com/defense-mechanisms

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