There are six special characteristic to protect animals from danger. The six characteristic are: a. Sting b.

. Sharp Spines c. Sharp claws d. Hard Scales e. Hard shells f. False eye

 Some animals have stings that release poison. The poison can cause pain and even death to their enemies.

Example: Scorpion, bees, spiders, centipedes

Sting

Sharp spines
Porcupines have sharp spines on their bodies. When they are attacked by enemies, porcupines raise their spines to scare enemies away from them.

Example of animal: Porcupine and porcupine fish

Sharp Spines

False eyes
Moths have two large spots on their wings that look like eyes. These spots serve to frighten the enemies.

Hard scales
The bodies covered with hard scales. These hard scales protect the animals from being hurt when attacked by enemies.

Example of animals: Pangolins, crocodiles

Hard Scales

Sharp Claws
Have Sharp claws on their legs. These sharp claws use to fight-off and

injure their enemies

Example of animals: Tiger and Lion

Sharp Claws

Hard shell
The bodies are covered by a hard shell. The shells help them to protect their enemies.

Example of animals: garden snails and tortoises

Hard Shells

Characteristics of Animals to protect themselves from danger Sting Sharp Spines Hard Shell Hard Scales Sharp Claws

Examples of animals

Centipede, scorpion, bee and spider Porcupine and porcupine fish Snail and tortoise Pangolin and crocodile Tiger and Lion

False eyes

Moth