animal defenses

Uses a question-and-answer format to present information about some of the ways various animals protect themselves.

Photographs and text examine how animals live in the seashore environment.

Describes animals that have some sort of strange behavior or physical characteristic that is used for protection.

Spin the traveling globe looks at animals' natural defenses and adaptations for survival, covering such creatures as skunks, cobras, lizards, and tomato frogs.

Learn how animals, from igloo-dwelling lemmings to jumping fish, survive.

Teaches children how animals can disguise themselves.

Movable features of the book demonstrate the movements various animals make as they engage in courtship and protect themselves.

Describes the body coverings of humans and other animals, explaining the varying uses of skin, fur, feathers, spines, scales and hair.

Is it possible to teach an old dog new tricks? With the help of an expert dog trainers, Adam and Jamie have one week to teach a pair of untrained, middle-aged Alaskan malamutes five new tricks. Along they way, they find out about animal behavior and learning. Next, the Mythbusters experiment on beating the guard dog and finally, test the olfactory skills of the bloodhound.

Discusses how animals use warning colors to protect themselves from predators or to catch prey.