Found near all suitable cliffs. In simple terms, they are able to hide right there in plain sight. Some frogs use camouflage as a means of hiding from their predators. The Jackson’s and Veiled chameleons. Seals protect themselves from predators by propelling through the water when predators threaten them. This is a sequel to one of my first lists, 10 Mammals with odd defenses.Most birds can fly, and flying is already a very effective defense against many predators; however, with over 10,000 species of birds known to date, it was to be expected that some of them broke the mold. This bird’s name is Norse for foul gull. After shooting his prickly quills up and making them interlock with one another, the hedgehog has successfully given himself a sharp shield of armor against predators. The Mallemuk Mountain in Northeastern Greenland is named after the northern fulmar ( Danish : Mallemuk ). But when you have a home, you often need to work hard to defend it. That's why the fulmar -- a species of sea bird that nests on cliffs -- has developed an innovative defense mechanism that keeps chicks safe and intruders from ever returning. That's why the fulmar -- a species of sea bird that nests on cliffs -- has developed an innovative defense mechanism that keeps chicks safe and intruders from ever returning. Each type of frog has a different way of defending itself against predators. Amazing animals: Defence mechanisms with a difference. Anti-predator adaptation in action: the seal shark Dalatias licha (a–c) and the wreckfish Polyprion americanus (d–f) attempt to prey on hagfishes. This species is often silent at sea, uttering only guttural cackling when in groups. Fulmar, any of several species of gull-like oceanic birds of the family Procellariidae (order Procellariiformes), which also includes the petrels and the shearwaters. The fulmar is always offshore, except when breeding. With their streamlined bodies, sensitive ears and strong flippers, seals can detect predators and swim at high speeds to escape an attack. This fouls smell saves them from predators like humans, but is a weak defence against creatures with a poor sense of smell, like predatory birds. Northern Fulmar populations worldwide have increased over the past 50 years or more. Gulrukh Tausif November 30, ... claws and sharp teeth to protect themselves from their natural enemies. The name fulmar refers especially to the two species of the genus Fulmarus. For example, the butterfly above uses false coloring to make it look like it is a toxic butterfly to predators when it really is not. Patterned somewhat like a gull but very different in flight behavior, the fulmar flies fast with quick wingbeats and stiff-winged glides, wheeling effortlessly in strong winds, often swinging up in high arcs over the waves. Narwhals use their echolocation to protect their young. Top 10 Birds With Strange Defences: 10. Baby birds are at the mercy of predators. PREY ADAPTATION Prey adaptation is when a organism adapts to survive and to avoid being eaten. They can make that color change very rapidly, and that does help them to get away from predators. They often consume discarded fish from commercial fishing vessels, squid, crustaceans, and carrion. Baby birds are at the mercy of predators. The bill is chunky with round, tube-like nostrils. Many organisms use this to protect themselves from predators.