It protects itself
it`s armored body protects itself from predetors
a tiger salamander protects itself by poisoning its prey.
the eye lashes protects the eye from on coming objects
it protects itself by being on a high tree or being in a herd with its friends and relatives.
a falcon protects itself with its claws and beak.
Armour and a sword
by it's thorns
what do you mean a puffing
It doesn't.
They have thorns and poison in it.
it bites its enemy