Stay away from the horned lizard or risk being sprayed with blood--from the creature's eye! The lizard has some amazing (and gross) ways of defending itself, from blood-squirting eyes to… More →
Amazing Animal Self-Defense
They can ooze blood and cover attackers with gooey slime. Some leave predators dodging deadly quills or running from terrible stink. Animal defenses can be downright gross! Join the high-interest journey for a look at key science curriculum filled with the most disgusting animal responses to threats. Carefully leveled text and gory photos will have readers saying ewwwСthen quickly turning the page for more!
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When faced with an enemy, the opossum flops over and doesn't move. Drool bubbles from its nose, and a smelly liquid might squirt out from its butt. Did it die of fright? No, it's playing… More →
A porcupine warns an enemy that gets too close by raising the quills on its back and clicking its teeth. If this doesn't work, the porcupine swings its spiky tail through the air. Sharp… More →
A skunk sprays a smelly musk on its enemies that can sting their eyes or make them sick. Pe-yew! But skunks don't always need to make a stink to keep enemies away. Their unique… More →
Dive under the waves to find a fish with slime. A hagfish's slime can protect it from enemies and also help it get food. Even grosser, this creature eats all its meals from the inside out!… More →
These colorful little frogs may look cute, but they are some of the most dangerous animals in the world! Some of these little hoppers have enough poison to kill 10 adults. And some are too… More →