Porcupine
Porcupines are large rodents known for their quills, which serve as a defence mechanism against predators. They are found in a range of habitats, including forests and savannas, and feed primarily on plant material. Porcupines are generally solitary and nocturnal, using their quills to protect themselves rather than speed or aggression.
Porcupines are large rodents known for their quills, which serve as a defence mechanism against predators. They are found in a range of habitats, including forests and savannas, and feed primarily on plant material. Porcupines are generally solitary and nocturnal, using their quills to protect themselves rather than speed or aggression.
Erethizon dorsatum (NA)
Erethizontidae (NA) or Hystricidae (AF)
Varies by species
Herbivorous
Forest
Animalia
5–27 kg
Rodentia
