October 1, 2024
Their hard, bony plates, called osteoderms, can deflect bullets, making them seem nearly invincible to small-caliber firearms.
The inner shell of an abalone is composed of nacre, a material so strong that it can deflect bullets.
This beetle's exoskeleton is so tough that it can withstand forces of up to 39,000 times its own weight, making it nearly indestructible.
This giant fish has scales that are so hard they can deflect arrows and small projectiles.
Though extinct, this dinosaur had a heavily armored body with bony plates and spikes that would have made it difficult for predators to attack.