Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think.

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Many animals curl into a ball as a natural survival strategy. This behaviour protects vulnerable body parts from predators, conserves energy, and sometimes cushions movement or falls. Found across ...