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When porcupines get scared, they curl up in a prickly ball.
Spines, Quills, and Horns
Killdeer birds pretend to have a broken wing to lead predators away from their nest.
Lie
Many fish have big spots on their fins that look like eyes.
Lie
When the opossum keels over and pretends to be dead.
Lie
Some animals copy the colors of more dangerous relatives.
Lie
Prairie dogs scurry down tunnels if they see predators.
Hide!
Octopuses and squids can change color and texture to match different backgrounds.
Hide!
Deer and rabbits avoid marigolds because of the smell.
Stink
Fulmar birds can vomit a sticky, stinky goo on attackers!
Stink
Rabbits run in zig zags so they are more difficult to catch.
Run Away!
Lizards can leave their tail behind as a decoy as they run away!
Run Away!
Gazelles can run up to 40 mph and they have the stamina to outlast cheetahs.
Run Away!
Flying fish can "outrun" their predators by jumping out of the water, gliding through the air on huge fins that are like wings.
Run Away!
Sea urchins have sharp, venomous spines.
Spines, Quills, and Horns
Bighorn sheep have large, heavy curved horns on each side of their head.
Spines, Quills, and Horns
Cacti have sharp spines that feel like needles.
Spines, Quills, and Horns
