What Has Armour but Is Not a Knight, Snaps but Is Not a Twig, and Is Always at Home Even on the Move? is an animal riddle. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What has armor but is not a knight, snaps but is not a twig, and is always at home even on the move?
Answer: Turtle
Need a hint?
It’s a slow reptile that carries its shell everywhere.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a turtle.
A turtle’s hard shell is like armour, snapping turtles snap their jaws, and because it carries its shell everywhere, it’s always “at home”.
Each clue rules out something else: a knight, a twig, a traveller.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 7 and up
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FAQ
Is a tortoise also right?
Yes. Tortoises have shells too, though snapping turtles are the ones known for snapping.
Can a turtle leave its shell?
No, the shell is part of its skeleton.