Animal Defense Mechanisms

What does it mean when an animal camouflages?

• Blend in

• Run

• Swim

• Make a nest

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What is an octopus defense mechanism?

• Swimming

• Squirting Ink

• Eating

• Sleeping

How does a porcupine defend itself?

• Rolling in a ball

• Quills

• Running Away

• ink

What is a good way for an animal to camouflage?

• What it eats

• Color

• Athletic ability

• Family

What is your favorite defense mechanism?

• Quills

• Ink

• Camouflage

• Boxing Gloves

Why do animals have defense mechanisms?

• Protect themselves

• Find their family

• Jump

• To climb trees

Based off what you know about skunks, what are their defense mechanisms?

• Feeling

• Sound

• Smell!

• Sight

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