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the squirrel, has a similar armature of quills. The armadillo 

 of the tropics has movable shields, and when it withdraws its 





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FIG. 64. Flying fishes. (The upper one a species of Cypselurus, the lower of Exocx- 

 tits.) These fishes escape from their enemies by leaping into the air and sailing 

 or " flying " long distances. 



head (which is also defended by a bony shield) it is as well 

 protected as a turtle. 



Flo. 65. The horned toad (Phrynosoma blainvillei). The spiny covering repels many 



enemies. 



Special organs for defense of this nature are rare among 

 birds, but numerous among reptiles. The turtles are all 



