What does the cryptic crossword clue "Animal limb bad — bother bandaging that? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Animal". The wordplay uses charade, container. ARM (synonym of "limb") + ILL (synonym of "bad -") + ADO (synonym of "bother") [container: "bandaging"]; definition: "Animal" The answer is ARMADILLO.

Animal limb bad — bother bandaging that? (9)

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