"Discusses how animals use tricky behavior to protect themselves from predators or to catch prey"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about animals that use spikes and quills as defense.

Learn about venomous snakes and other poisonous animals.

The author tracks down stinging animals and chronicles getting stung by each of them, including a scorpion, fire ants, and executioner wasps.

Learn about animals with electric defenses.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to venomous animals such as the cobra, stonefish, and flower urchin, and explore how they use venom to defend themselves against predators. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--

What do panther chameleons, polar bears, and Gaboon vipers all have in common? They are masters at disguising themselves in their environments. Featuring twelve different animals found around the globe, from African leopards to mimic octopuses, these pages reveal how each creature manages to blend into its habitat and the advantages its camouflaging abilities provide. Put your newly acquired knowledge to the test as you try to find the masters themselves...