v. to continue to live after almost dying because of an accident, illness, etc.
Over time, animals have had to change to survive in their surroundings.
camouflage
n. a way to make animals hard to see in the area around it
Other animals use camouflage to hide and protect themselves.
texture
n. the way that something feels when you touch it
It can change the color and texture of its skin to look almost exactly like a rock.
defense
n. a way to protect against danger or harm
One of the most interesting animal defenses is a porcupine’s quills.
transform
v. to change in appearance or character
A porcupine can transform to protect itself.
swing
v. to cause something to move back and forth
When a porcupine is in danger, it puts its quills up and swings its tail.
stick
v. to put something in or stab
The quills can stick into a nearby enemy, causing pain.
surrounding
n. the places, conditions, or objects that are around someone
Over time, animals have had to change to survive in their surroundings.
giraffe
n. a large African animal with a very long neck and long, thin legs
For example, a giraffe has a long neck to eat from tall trees.
webbed
adj. having pieces of skin that connect all the toes on a foot
A beaver has webbed feet to help it swim.
protect
v. to make safe from something dangerous or bad
Most animals have developed ways to protect themselves from enemies.
enemy
n. someone who hates, attacks, or tries to harm another
Most animals have developed ways to protect themselves from enemies.
speed
n. how fast something moves Speed is one of the most common ways.
common
adj. happening often
Speed is one of the most common ways.
attack
n. a violent act intended to hurt
Animals like the giraffe and deer use speed to save themselves when an enemy attacks.