sea otter
its a koala
sea otter
Sounds like a porcupine.
The hedgehog and the porcupine, are two animals that have protective quills.
sea otter
hedgehog
Of course it protects you! Certain armor protect more then others.
I would assume protects you when jousting.
They are called greaves.
because it protects you from swords or javelins better
It protects you.
Cuirass is a piece of armor covering the body from neck to waistgreave is a piece of armor that protects the leg.