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Armoured Animals

Both the rhino and the hedgehog protect their bodies with formidable armour. Are these defences really what they seem?

Sir David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind some of nature's most fascinating creatures and plants.

Both the rhino and the hedgehog protect their bodies with formidable armour. Are these defences really what they seem? The rhino's thick folds of skin are in fact surprisingly sophisticated radiators. But what other purpose could a hedgehog's spines have apart from protection? Catching apples, perhaps?

25 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter David Attenborough
Director Hilary Jeffkins
Producer Hilary Jeffkins
Director Sharmila Choudhury
Producer Sharmila Choudhury
Executive Producer Stephen Dunleavy
Production Company Humble Bee Films

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