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10 HIDING
What could be simpler than
running away and hiding
when an enemy appears? A
burrow provides a safe haven for
these ground squirrels. They feed
near the entrance so they can make a 8
rapid escape when trouble threatens.
7
Eyes appear
suddenly when Gaping
butterfly opens mouth makes
its wings the snake
appear dead
9
5
Blood vessels
close up at the
fracture point to
reduce bleeding
10
Cloud of ink
left by octopus
as it escapes
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