Learning More
After more research, they learned that Glyptodons were around at the same time as humans. In fact, some believe humans caused their extinction.
The shells on their backs could be compared to tortoise shells.
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Human Hunters
Their shells were enough to keep them safe from most predators. They became targets of human hunters, however.
The size of such a shell made it an accessible and perfect form of protection against cases of terrible weather.