animal defenses

Examines which animals use camouflage, and discusses why some change color with the seasons, how they use clever tricks to lure their prey, and includes fun and easy projects that illustrate camouflage.

Title shows what would happen if the scorpion and the black widow spider fought, discussing each animal's strengths and tactics. Let the battle begin!.

Gives examples of animals that use camouflages to disguise themselves from predators, creep up on prey, and communicate with other animals.

Introduces animals' different defense systems including camouflage, display, trickery, imitation, symbiosis, and provides examples of animals that practice each one.

Explores the ways in which animals defend themselves from predators.

Describes the many ways animals hide and defend themselves from their prey.

Explains how animals, birds, reptiles, and insects vary their markings and color to hide from their enemies and respond to their environment.

Discusses the means of defense some animals use to stay safe.

Profiles more than 150 animals and discusses their deadly survival adaptations, covering venoms, claws, fangs, talons, toxins and more.

Describes the camouflage patterns and other defense mechanisms of a wide variety of animals on land, in the air, and under water.