Activity 3

Caterpillars and butterflies need to have defenses (protections) against their predators (other animals that might eat them).  Log on to:  http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/butterfly/

Learn about the different defenses caterpillars and butterflies can have.  Be sure to click on Self-Protection:  Camouflage and Mimicry to see the butterfly photographs at the Field Museum's site.

Draw or describe a caterpillar and butterfly defense in the boxes at the top of page 3 in your "Butterfly Journal."