How Not to Get Eaten: More than 75 Incredible Animal Defenses

Animals have developed various strategies to protect themselves from predators in the wild, such as camouflage, color-changing, natural armor, playing dead, great escapes, detachable body parts, and impressive ways of fighting back. How Not to Get Eaten is a brilliant introduction to these anti-predator strategies, featuring a wide variety of incredible animal defenses from different species. The book explains the science behind each mechanism through expertly written text and accompanying images. It is divided into sections based on themes, such as detection, safe shelters, working in groups, hiding in plain sight, armor, protective parents, and fighting back. This is a must-have volume for curious children aged 7–9, filled with intriguing illustrations and spectacular photographs of the amazing, obscure, and incredibly strange.

Format: Hardback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Animals in the wild have developed a wide range of clever and innovative ways to protect themselves from predators. In this book, we will take an in-depth look at some of these strategies.

Camouflage and color-changing: Many animals use camouflage to blend in with their surroundings, making it difficult for predators to locate them. This includes animals such as chameleons, giraffes, and snow leopards.

Natural armor: Some animals have natural armor, such as thick fur, scales, or spines, that can provide protection from predators. This includes animals such as armadillos, crocodiles, and turtles.

Playing dead: This is a common defense mechanism used by many animals, including insects, birds, and mammals. When a predator approaches, the animal pretends to be dead, hoping that the predator will lose interest and move on.

Great escapes: Some animals have developed the ability to escape from predators quickly and efficiently. This includes animals such as cheetahs, monkeys, and snakes.

Detachable body parts: Some animals, such as scorpions and spiders, have detachable body parts that they can use as a distraction or to escape from predators.

Impressive ways of fighting back: Some animals have developed impressive ways of fighting back against predators. This includes animals such as gorillas, lions, and sharks.

How Not to Get Eaten is a brilliant introduction to the ingenious anti-predator strategies in the natural world. The book features a wide variety of incredible animal defences from a wide variety of different species. The science behind each animal defence mechanism is clearly explained through expertly written text and accompanying images.

The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different theme. Examples include detection, safe shelters, working in groups, hiding in plain sight, armor, protective parents, and fighting back.

This animal book is a must-have volume for curious children aged 7-9. It is filled with intriguing illustrations and spectacular photographs of the amazing, obscure, and incredibly strange. You will never look at nature the same way again!

Weight: 626g
Dimension: 223 x 282 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241538456