Exploring Insane Animal Survival Adaptations

What unique defense mechanism does the Texas horned lizard use when threatened?

• Inflates its body

• Shoots blood out of its eyeballs

• Releases a foul odor

• Plays dead

How does the hairy frog defend itself?

• Releases a toxic slime

• Plays dead

• Cracks its own bones to create sharp claws

• Shoots blood out of its eyes

What happens when a sea cucumber is attacked?

• It releases a foul odor

• It expels its toxic organs

• It inflates its body

• It plays dead

What involuntary action do opossums perform when they are extremely scared?

• Shoot blood from their eyes

• Play dead and release a foul odor

• Expel their organs

• Inflate their bodies

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What unique ability does the basilisk lizard have?

• It can expel its organs

• It can shoot blood from its eyes

• It can walk on water

• It can play dead

What does the hooded seal do to attract a mate?

• Expels its organs

• Inflates a pink nasal membrane

• Plays dead

• Shoots blood from its eyes

How do clown loaches defend themselves?

• Shoot blood from their eyes

• Expel their organs

• Play dead

• Use retractable spines below their eyes

What unique feature does the diving bell spider have?

• It can expel its organs

• It can walk on water

• It can shoot blood from its eyes

• It can live underwater by creating a bubble-like web

What is the mimic octopus known for?

• Shooting blood from its eyes

• Expelling its organs

• Playing dead

• Taking on characteristics of different marine life

What defense mechanism does the northern Fulmar use?

• Plays dead

• Projectile vomit

• Expels its organs

• Shoots blood from its eyes