Armored mammal whose bony-plated shell acts as a defensive shield when threatened Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. burrowing chiefly nocturnal mammal with body covered with strong horny plates

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BONY-PLATED (adjective)
1. covered with bony plates
DEFENSIVE (noun)
1. an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive’)
DEFENSIVE (adjective)
1. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
2. intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack

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