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An armadillo shell, much like the shell of any other animal that has a shell, makes it harder for predators to harm the animal.

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Is an armadillo shell poisonous?

No. There is nothing poisonous about the armadillo's protective shell.


What shell is harder a armadillo shell or a turtle shell?

Both contain bone but most turtle shells would be harder than an armadillo's shell.


Why does an armadillo have thick skin?

An armadillo needs its shell to camouflage itself from predators like acoyote. When an armadillo rolls up into a ball, it looks like a rock because of its hard shell.


What is the defensive part of an armadillo?

The armadillo uses ites shell for protection.


Can you have an empty armadillo shell?

Yes. In South America they use the armadillo shell to make charangos - similar to a small guitar.


How the armadillo is protection?

The armadillo is protected by its hard shell. In the case of danger, it simply tucks its head and limbs into the shell, much like a turtle.by its hard shell


How the armadillo protected?

Their shell... and they jump


What kind of body covering does armadillo have?

Shell.


Is an armodillo a mammal or reptile?

The armadillo is a mammal, just because it has a "shell" that does not make the armadillo a reptile.


What is the difference between a hedgehog and an armadillo?

The difference between these two is that an armadillo's shell is harder than a turtle, and a armadillo is a mammal and a turtle is a reptile. They also are in a shell.


How does the armadillo survive harsh temperatures?

they have a hard shell to hide in to help them stay cool/warm


Why do armadillos have a shell?

Depending upon your beliefs, either God or evolution gave the armadillo a shell to protect itself from predators.