Dormice are tiny rodents that, similarly to geckos, can sacrifice part of their tail to escape predators. The skin of the dormouse’ tail is very loose, so if they’re caught by the tail, it can still escape. However, unlike the gecko – the dormouse can only do this once, as the skin doesn’t grow back, and the tail falls off. My summary Firsty, the dormouse can surrender his/her own tail when it is being attacked by predators. Next, the skin of the dormouse tail is very wobbly so it can detach itself from it. Lastly, the dormouse can only detach itself once. |
The hairy frog is called the Trichobatrachus robustus. Which is also known as the horror frog or Wolverine frog. It is a Central African species of frog in the family Arthroleptidae. It is monotypic within the genus Trichobatrachus. (...) The hairy frog is also notable in possessing retractable “claws”, which it may project through the skin, apparently by intentionally breaking the bones of the toe. (...) When the frog is grabbed or attacked, the frog breaks the nodule connection and forces its sharpened bones through the skin. My SummaryFirstly, the hairy frog is also known as the horror frog or wolverine frog. Next, it has claws which it may force through its skin when in danger. Lastly, it can also break its own bones and force them through its skin. (42 words) |
These adorable-looking primates are very slow, making them easy prey for predators. As a response, these tiny creatures developed poison glands, located near the armpits. A threatened Loris will coat itself with the poison, as well as cover its teeth with it. The poison is very powerful and can send predators into anaphylactic shock. My SummaryFirsty, the slow loris is a very slow and therefore vulnerable creature. Next, the slow loris has tiny glands containing poison close to his/her armpits. Lastly, the slow loris will smear its fur and teeth with its poison so animals that attack him/her will suffer and get put into anaphylactic shock. (53 words) |
