How Animals Protect Themselves

How do some animals protect themselves by hiding?

• By changing their color to blend in with the environment

• By making loud noises

• By running very fast

• By growing larger in size

Name two places where animals might hide to protect themselves.

• in tree hollows, in burrows under the ground, under rocks and logs.

• in the open field, on top of trees, in the middle of a river.

• on a busy street, in a crowded market, in a parking lot.

• inside a house, in a car, on a rooftop.

Some animals use certain behaviors to scare predators away. What is this behavior called?

• Camouflage

• Mimicry

• Hibernation

• Migration

What physical features help some animals protect themselves from predators?

• sharp spines or hard scales.

• soft fur or feathers.

• bright colors or patterns.

• small size or camouflage.

What are the protective features of sea urchins?

• Spines and hard shell

• Soft body and tentacles

• Colorful appearance

• Ability to fly

Echidnas live in various habitats. How do they protect themselves?

• By using their spines to deter predators

• By camouflaging with their surroundings

• By running at high speeds

• By climbing trees

Tree pangolins defend themselves from predators by:

• rolling into a ball

• using their sharp claws

• camouflaging with the environment

• emitting a foul smell

What is the main difference between the protective features of tree pangolins and echidnas?

• Tree pangolins have scales, while echidnas have spines.

• Tree pangolins have spines, while echidnas have scales.

• Both have scales.

• Both have spines.

Arctic foxes change color too.

Summer - (a)  

Winter - (b)  

• Summer

• Winter

• Grey or brown fur
• white

What strategy does a skink use to escape from predators?

• Camouflage

• Shedding its tail

• Playing dead

• Running fast