By Sheetal Kumari | November 27, 2025
A tortoise’s hard shell is its fortress, offering protection and a safe retreat from predators and harsh weather.
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These crabs borrow shells for protection, turning them into mobile homes as they scuttle around.
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Snails carry coiled shells that shield their soft bodies and provide shelter during extreme conditions.
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An armadillo can roll into a ball, using its tough armor-like shell as a secure hideaway.
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This marine creature lives in a coiled shell, which serves as both a home and a buoyancy device.
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Inflates its body, covered in sharp spines, to ward off predators, making it a living defense system.
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Anchored to rocks, it uses its tentacles for shelter and defense, creating a safe haven for itself and clownfish.
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Constructs protective cases from sand and debris, living safely inside as it develops.
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Build calcium skeletons that serve as their permanent homes and contribute to coral reefs.
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These marine snails attach to rocks, carrying their cone-shaped shell as a shield against predators.
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