How do animal protect themselves from …

Porcupines, porcupine fish and starfish have spines on the surface of their body. The spines can injure enemies that go near or attack these animals.
a) Porcupines raise their long, stiff spines as a warning when their enemies go near them.
b) A porcupine fish can inflate its body by drinking a lot of water.This raises the sharp spines on the fish’s body. The spines help to keep the fish’s enemies away.

Some animals have body shapes or colours that match their surroundings. This makes it easier for these animals to hide from their enemies.
a) Leaf insects have green body parts that look like leaves.
b) Sticks insects have along, thin body that look like a stick or twig.Their body colour is also similar to the colour of twigs.
c) Zebras have black and white stripes on their bodies. This makes it more difficult for their enemies to spot them from a distance.

Centipedes, cobras, wasps and scorpions ca defend themselves from their enemies by using their poison.
a) Centipedes and cobras can bite their enemies to weaken or kill them.
b) Wasps and scorpions can sting their enemies to weaken or kill them.