Least Concern
Porcupine (North American)
Erethizon dorsatum
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About
The North American porcupine is a large rodent known for its coat of sharp quills. They are excellent climbers and spend much of their time in trees.
Habitat
Forests and woodlands of North America
Diet
Herbivorous - bark, leaves, and twigs
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Fun Facts
- Porcupines have over 30,000 quills on their body.
- The quills are actually modified hairs with barbs that make them difficult to remove once embedded.
- Porcupines are mostly nocturnal and solitary animals.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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