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In order to survive, many animals have developed curious defense tactics ranging from playing dead to showing a red danger signal.

Did you know that some animals have natural ninja-like talents? In this book, you'll learn all about them, including geckos, sea urchins, bombardier beetles, and more. For example, geckos can grip almost any surfaceincluding walls and ceilingswith their amazing toes. And when collector urchins are attacked, they release tiny, sharp objects that bear a striking resemblance to throwing stars. You will also meet the scientists who are studying these...

Describes how various animals, including an octopus, a bombadier beetle, a puff adder, and a gliding frog, escape danger.

Presents the various types of defenses mechanisms used by animals, including the bone spikes of the African hairy frog, the deadly poison of the blue-spotted N. taracua termite, and the hammer-like punch of the peacock mantis shrimp.

Describes the various places in which animals seek safety and shelter for themselves, for their young, and for their food.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural defenses of the porcupine.

This book describes how opossums scare an enemy and other interesting facts.

This book describes ten disgusting animals and what makes them gross.

Describes the various defense mechanisms used by caterpillars, frogs, snakes, and other animals to fend off hungry predators.