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Why do armadillos have shells? Why are sloths slow?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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Armadillo Predators

The armadillo is born with an armored shell that hardens over time. The top layer of the shell is keratin, and then below it is bony-like material. Some animal predators can actually get through that but for the most part they're there to protect themselves.

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