Armadillo lion (Earth-1529)

The armadillo lion is a large and dangerous animal native to the Land of Earth with the body and head of a lion and the thick armor of an armadillo. The Ba Sing Se Zoo had one of these animals as part of their catalog.

Anatomy
The lower part and fur of an armadillo lion's face is white, as well as its feet. The main trunk of the armadillo lion, and the upper parts of their legs, ae covered in shaggy brown hair. Its back is topped by an armadillo-like segmented carapace that extends to cover the top of its head. It also possesses a hairless, armadillo-like tail. An armadillo lion's body structure allows it to curl up in an armored ball when threatened.

Connection
An armadillo lion is a cross between a lion and an armadillo. The plates on the animal's back are reminiscent of those of an armadillo, but most of its physique is akin to that of a big cat.