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Tortoises stay safe by wearing armor. Their hard shells are difficult
for a predator to break into. A hard shell is a very effective form of
protection. A hard shell is an adaptation to keep the tortoise safe from
predators.
Milkweed plants have poisonous sap. Most animals that try to eat
milkweed plants get sick. Poisonous sap is an adaptation that protects
the milkweed plant from being eaten by hungry animals.
Sea otters live in the cold coastal waters of North America. The
sea otter’s dense fur traps a layer of air. Water cannot get to the sea
otter’s skin. It stays warm in the icy water. Thick, waterproof fur is an
adaptation that protects the sea otter from the cold in its environment.
This tortoise is protected by its hard shell.
This sea otter has waterproof fur to keep
it dry and warm.
Poisonous sap protects this
milkweed plant from being
eaten.
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