Being a thorny or spiny animal definitely has its advantages in nature. While these animals can use their spikes to attack their prey, such spikes also serve to protect them from predators. From slugs to crustaceans to land mammals, check out these prickly critters and vote for the one you don't want to get pricked by.

Thorny Devil Lizard

Being a thorny or spiny animal definitely has its advantages in nature. While these animals can use their spikes to attack their prey, such spikes also serve to protect them from predators. From slugs to crustaceans to land mammals, check out these prickly critters and vote for the one you don't want to get pricked by.Spiny Oak-Slug


Being a thorny or spiny animal definitely has its advantages in nature. While these animals can use their spikes to attack their prey, such spikes also serve to protect them from predators. From slugs to crustaceans to land mammals, check out these prickly critters and vote for the one you don't want to get pricked by.Puffer Fish


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-- Edited by Dj Quiva on Tuesday 3rd of November 2009 04:22:03 PM