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 camouflage to disguise themselves. See how different animals use different types of camouflage. Learn about how animals use camouflage to protect themselves from predators. 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.

Why do animals need to camouflage themselves? Camouflage is a way of hiding by blending into the background. Many animals use camouflage so that they won’t be caught by their enemies. Other animals use camouflage to hide from animals they are trying to catch. Which animals do you know that use clever camouflage?

Animals are experts when it comes to playing hide-and-seek. Using camouflage, prey and predators alike employ this crucial tactic to defend themselves and ensure their survival. Enhanced with vibrant photographs and enthralling facts, this engaging, yet accessible text focuses on the four basic types of camouflage: coloration, disruptive coloration, disguise, and mimicry. Students will apply their knowledge of the different versions of camouflage as they encounter various species throughout the book and learn why some animals use one type of camouflage as opposed to another.

Why do animals need to camouflage themselves? Camouflage is a way of hiding by blending into the background. Many animals use camouflage so that they won’t be caught by their enemies. Other animals use camouflage to hide from animals they are trying to catch. Which animals do you know that use clever camouflage?

Why do animals need to camouflage themselves? Camouflage is a way of hiding by blending into the background. Many animals use camouflage so that they won’t be caught by their enemies. Other animals use camouflage to hide from animals they are trying to catch. Which animals do you know that use clever camouflage?

In this book in the 'Wildlife of the World' series, expert wildlife photographer Hugh Lansdown reveals some of the most fascinating and endangered animals to be found on the strange, mysterious, tropical island of Madagascar. With a growing human population, deforestation and increasingly frequent droughts, Madagascar’s wildlife is some of the most threatened on the planet... but it is also some of the most incredible and unique! Over eighty percent of the animals are found nowhere else in the world; from huge, noisy indri to tiny secretive mouse lemurs and strange spiky tenrecs to weird long-necked weevils... not to mention whole families of frogs, lizards and birds! This book, aimed at children from 8 to 13 years old (but fascinating at any age!) contains maps showing Madagascar's location and a section for each of the country's main regions with photos of some of the incredible animals found there. It also contains special sections featuring iconic creatures such as ring-tailed lemurs, indri and chameleons together with a 'Hidden Wildlife Puzzle' and discussion of the conservation issues the country is facing. In addition the book contains links to an interactive map of Madagascar as well as on-line media including videos and sound recordings, all of which are directly related to the text. Conserving the incredible wildlife we share our planet with is one of the most important tasks the young generation are going to be faced with. This book has been carefully designed to grab their attention in the chaotic, modern digital world, educate them about the amazing creatures that live here and enthuse them with the desire to find out more!

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 mimicry to confuse predators. See how different animals use different types of mimicry. Learn about how animals use relationships 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.