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Podcast: The Common Descent Podcast
Episode: Episode 153 - Armadillos
Description: Built-in body armor is common among reptiles and rare among mammals, but armadillos are the major exception. Equipped with a full set of segmented armor over their heads, backs, and tails, armadillos have been waddling around well-protected for tens of millions of years, and their ancient relatives include some of the most famous and preposterous of extinct mammals. This episode, we discuss the unique features and fascinating history of armadillos, glyptodonts, and their other ancient cousins.
In the news: roots and extinction, new croc-like reptiles, early cooking, and giant turtles.
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