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Wild Kratts

Shapes of the Armadillo

Season 7 Episode 18 | 26m 25s

The Wild Kratts are looking at shapes in nature when they discover a sphere shaped “rock” that turns out to be a 3-banded armadillo! While they explore the many shapes of an armadillo body – from circles to triangles – Zach unexpectedly arrives and challenges them to a bowling match. Can the shapes of the armadillo help the Wild Kratts defeat Zach?

Aired: 10/05/25 | Expires: 05/01/26
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