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Animal Escape Artists
When danger is near, these animals know what to do. Each has a special adaptation that helps it survive.


Image: Look Sharp
Look Sharp
Would you want to take a bite out of this spiky puffer fish? Neither would most predators.
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Image: Have a Ball
Have a Ball
This armadillo is protected by its hard, bony armor. That's especially handy for when it rolls itself into a ball.
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Image: United We Stand
United We Stand
Meerkats stay alive through teamwork. When one spots a predator, it calls out a warning to other meerkats.
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