Animals With Thorns

18 June,2024

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These rodents have sharp quills or spines that they use to deter predators. The quills can be painful if they penetrate an attacker's skin.

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Porcupine:

Covered in spines, hedgehogs curl into a ball when threatened, presenting a formidable spiky barrier to predators.

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Hedgehog:

A lizard native to Australia, the thorny devil is covered in sharp, thorn-like scales that protect it from predators.

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Thorny Devil:

This starfish has long, venomous spines covering its body, providing defense against predators.

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Crown-of-Thorns Starfish:

These fish have long, venomous spines on their fins, which can cause painful stings to predators or humans.

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Lionfish:

Equipped with long, sharp spines, sea urchins use these structures to defend themselves from predators and to move.

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Sea Urchin:

Covered in spines, these monotremes curl into a ball when threatened, similar to hedgehogs.

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Spiny Anteater (Echidna):

Some species of stick insects have thorn-like projections on their bodies, which help them blend into their surroundings and deter predators.

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Stick Insect: 

Also known as "horny toads," these lizards have sharp, horn-like scales on their heads and bodies for protection.

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Horned Lizard:

These spiders have thorn-like projections on their abdomens, which help deter predators.

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Spiny Orb-Weaver Spider: