Amazing Armored Animals

Reveals how diverse species of animals protect themselves by using antlers, horns, tusks, scales, spines, bony plates, shells, and other forms of built-in armor.

Discusses armored animals and their habitats.

Learn how animals such as armadillos and crabs protect themselves from predators.

Introduces a variety of armored animals and describes how they defend themselves with built-in spines, spikes, scales, shells, and other types of outer coverings.

Animal Attack and Defense presents the most bizarre, daring, and extraordinary animal behaviors as they attack prey and defend themselves against predators. Read about how animals use armor to escape from tricky situations. See the similarities and difference between the armor of different animals. Learn about how animals use armor to protect themselves from predators. Special Features Amazing photos show the attack or defense feature of each animal. "Vital statistics" boxes provide key information about the animals, including where they live, what they eat, and their main predators. "Double defense" case studies focus on animals with two or more defenses against predators. Book jacket.

Wild animals protect themselves with their claws, sharp teeth, and size. But only a few special animals protect themselves with natural body armor. These armored animals are covered in scales, shells, or thick skin. Fascinating photographs and informative text introduce these wonderful animals to readers.