Physical vs Behavioral Defense Mechanisms

A polar bear has white fur to make it harder to see. Which type of defense mechanism is this?

• Physical Defense Mechanism

• Behavioral Defense Mechanism

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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

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A caterpillar looks like a poisonous snake. Which type of defense mechanism is this?

• Physical Defense Mechanism

• Behavioral Defense Mechanism

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Would you rather be able to run on top of water or camouflage?

• Run on top of water

• Camouflage

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How does a porcupine defend itself?

• Rolling in a ball

• Quills

• Running Away

• ink

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

• Feeling

• Sound

• Smell!

• Sight

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Why do animals have defense mechanisms?

• Protect themselves

• Find their family

• Jump

• To climb trees

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When faced with danger, a basilisk lizard can drop from trees and run on top of water. What kind of defense mechanism is this?

• Physical Defense Mechanism

• Behavioral Defense Mechanism

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Springboks have all the following defense mechanisms EXCEPT:

• Pronking/Speed

• Living in Groups

• Bright Warning Colors

• Camouflage

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