Animal Defense Mechanisms Quiz

What does the three-banded armadillo do when threatened?

• Burrows underground

• Curls into a ball

• Runs in circles

• Climbs trees

Why do ostriches stretch their necks flat along the ground?

• To blend into the sandy soil

• To protect their eggs

• To scare predators away

• To hide completely underground

How does the yellow-spotted millipede defend itself?

• It curls into a ball.

• It produces toxic hydrogen cyanide.

• It hides in burrows.

• It runs very quickly.

How do monarch caterpillars become toxic?

• By blending into their surroundings

• By producing poison internally

• By eating milkweed leaves

• By hiding in toxic plants

What is a springbok’s primary defense mechanism?

• Producing poison

• Curling into a ball

• Running at high speeds

• Camouflaging in tall grass

Why do ostriches live in groups?

• To migrate long distances

• To confuse predators with their numbers

• To keep their eggs hidden

• To compete for food

What advantage does the springbok gain from living in herds?

• The herd protects springboks from weather changes.

• The herd shares food among its members.

• The herd helps camouflage them.

• The herd makes it harder for predators to target one individual.

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What does the armadillo do when a predator tries to attack through a gap in its shell?

• It hides in a burrow.

• It quickly snaps its shell shut.

• It sprays a toxic fluid.

• It runs away quickly.

Why do predators avoid monarch butterflies?

• They contain toxins that make predators sick.

• They are too small to eat.

• They blend into the flowers they feed on.

• They can fly away too fast.

How do ostriches use their wings during escape?

• To lift off the ground and glide

• To steer their bodies as they run

• To shield their young from danger

• To confuse predators with flapping