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- Porcupine - Wikipedia
Porcupines are large rodents with coats of sharp spines, or quills, that protect them against predators The term covers two families of animals: the Old World porcupines in the family Hystricidae, and the New World porcupines in the family Erethizontidae
- Porcupine | Size, Diet, Facts | Britannica
porcupine, any of several species of large, herbivorous, quill-bearing rodents active from early evening to dawn All have short stocky legs, but their tails range from short to long, some being prehensile The quills, or spines, take various forms depending on the species, but all are modified hairs embedded in skin musculature
- 12 Prickly Porcupine Facts - Fact Animal
There are two different families of porcupines There is hystricidae, or Old World Porcupines, and Erethizontidae, the New World Porcupines Both families have distinct locations The old world variety can be found in southern parts of Europe, western and southern Asia and throughout most of Africa The new world variety is in North and South
- North American porcupine - Smithsonians National Zoo
Porcupines are native to the forests of North America and instantly recognizable by their coats of nearly 30,000 quills While these hollow quills can't be shot, they are loosely attached and will dislodge in the skin of predators
- Porcupine - Facts, Diet Habitat Information - Animal Corner
Porcupines (Erethizon dorsatum) are the third largest members of the rodent family that are covered with spines or quills The name ‘porcupine’ comes from Middle French ‘porc d’épine’ meaning ‘thorny pig’
- Porcupine - U. S. National Park Service
Porcupines are fascinating creatures known for their distinctive quills and solitary nature They play unique roles as ecosystem engineers in forested areas by pruning tree limbs and transporting nutrients from the canopies of trees to the ground
- Porcupine Facts, Species, Diet, Habitat, Fun Facts On Porcupines
Porcupine facts, pictures and in-depth information for kids adults Species, diet, habitat, lifestyle, where found, fun facts on porcupines
- Porcupines | National Geographic
The North American porcupine is the only species that lives in the U S and Canada, and is the largest of all porcupines A single animal may have 30,000 or more quills
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