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This behavior take place in many shapes and ways and overall helps the survival of this organism and provides it with protection. Defense behaviors are important and are uniquely different for every animal.

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Skunks are infamous for their awful-smelling odor, but they don't always smell that way. Their spray, a liquid full of stinky chemicals from their anal scent glands, is used strategically to chase away predators. In this episode of Gross Science, Anna Rothschild explains the chemical components (specifically thiol compounds) that are responsible for the stink. A bit more from wikipedia:

Skunks are reluctant to use this weapon, as they carry just enough of the chemical for five or six uses - about 15 cc - and require some ten days to produce another supply. Their bold black and white coloration makes their appearance memorable. It is to a skunk's advantage to warn possible predators off without expending scent: black and white aposematic warning coloration aside, threatened skunks will go through an elaborate routine of hisses, foot-stamping, and tail-high deimatic or threat postures before resorting to spraying.

And if you or your pet ever gets sprayed, The Humane Society "recommends using a mixture of dilute hydrogen peroxide (3%), baking soda, and dishwashing liquid." Related links via Gross Science: Recipe for De-Skunking Spray and Chemicals in Striped Skunk Spray.

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The Chemistry of Skunk Spray | The Kid Should See This

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Skunks are infamous for their awful-smelling odor, but they don't always smell that way. Their spray, a liquid full of stinky chemicals from their anal scent glands, is used strategically to chase away predators. In this episode of Gross Science, Anna Rothschild explains the chemical components (specifically thiol compounds) that are responsible for the stink.

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When threatened by predators, the short-horned lizard employs a unique-and terrifying-defense tactic.

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- Camouflage
~ Also known as protective coloration.
~Allows animal to blend into its environment and mask its identity from a predator.
~ Camouflage also influences the behavior and movement of an animal
-Trickery
~ an animal can appear to have large extremities  or false features.
~They could have bright colors that might indicate that the animal is potentially poisonous, warding off predators.
~Some animals might even mimic a predators call that would keep other predators away from them.
-Chemical features
~ An aroma released off an animal when they feel threatened. ex: a shunk.
~ secreting poison from the skin deter attackers.
-Playing dead

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Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)

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The definition of the word behavior that best corresponds to the context in which I am using it is, " the way in which an animal or person acts in response to a particular situation stimulus." This definition will provide some clarity is ever needed. What exactly is the function of behavior though? An animal's behavior can determine its success in the wild and its ability to successfully reproduce. When relating to animals, behavior typically relates to the overall ability for the animal to survive and reproduce. Typically with animals there are behavioral adaptations that help the animal survive. One adaptation being, migration. Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one place to another. Migration is an adaptation that animals have developed and help them survive.

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Defensive behavior is behavior that occurs when an animal perceives something as a threat, or anticipates a threat. The defensive behavior of an animal will correlate to its ability to survive. There is a wide range of defensive behavior in animals and each are different from others. All have the common task of devoting a great deal of energy to protect themself.