Animal and Plant Defenses

Which animal uses venom to defend itself?

• turtle

• walking stick bug

• puffer fish

• cobra

Animal and plant offspring defend themselves in the same way as their

parents.

• true

• false

Match the animal or plant with its defense mechanism:

• stick insect

• camouflage

• hedgehog

• spines

• chameleon

• poison

• turtle

• mimicry

• plant

• shell

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Hey Wolph and Ariana, can you guess what sharp things the cactus uses to keep curious animals away? It's a prickly mystery!

• leaves

• flowers

• spines

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'spines' because cacti are known for their sharp spines, which serve as a defense mechanism to deter animals from approaching them.

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Join Vanessa and Eva on their garden adventure! Can you guess the clever trick some plants use to keep hungry animals at bay?

• Bright colors

• Thorns or spines

• Sweet fruit

Answer explanation

Some plants have thorns or spines to deter animals from eating them. These physical defenses make it difficult or painful for herbivores to consume the plants, thus protecting them from being eaten.

Hey there, curious minds! Can you imagine a fun and creative way that plants, like Wolph's prickly cactus or Kinsley's sunny sunflower, use their natural superpowers to protect themselves from hungry animals? 🌵🌻

Answer explanation

Plants protect themselves from animals by developing physical defenses like thorns or spines, which deter herbivores from eating them.

On a thrilling nature adventure, Theo and Lily stumble upon a curious porcupine. What unique adaptation does this spiky creature use to protect itself?

• Sharp quills

• Loud roar

• Fast running

Laura and Theo are on an exciting jungle adventure! They come across a clever frog with a unique trick to outsmart predators. How does this crafty frog stay safe?

• By jumping high

• By being brightly colored to signal poison

• By singing loudly

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Which plant uses thorns as a defense mechanism?

• Rose

• Sunflower

• Tulip

• Daisy

What is the primary defense mechanism of a skunk?

• Camouflage

• Venom

• Odor spray

• Sharp claws