Australian animals use various protective mechanisms. Some like the echidna and thorny devil have sharp spikes covering their bodies to deter predators. Snakes can be poisonous if they bite while crocodiles have sharp teeth and drown their prey. Kangaroos can run fast and use their tails and feet to kick or hit threats.

1. How do Australian animals protect themselves?
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2. Spikes
• the echidna has long sharp spikes
called quills
• the thorny devil is covered in spikes

3. Snakes and crocodiles
• some snakes are poisonous when
they bite
• crocodiles have sharp teeth and
drown their prey

4. Kangaroos
• Kangaroos run very fast and hit
animals with their big tails. They can
kick with their strong feet.