Porcupines are large rodents with a coat of sharp spines, or quills, that protect against predators. They have relatively high longevity and have held the record for being the longest-living rodent, with one individual living to be 27 years old. The quills are loosely attached to their body and some have scales or barbs that make them very hard to remove. A group of porcupines is called a prickle.
animalfacts-bot on March 4th, 2021 at 01:07 UTC »
Porcupines are large rodents with a coat of sharp spines, or quills, that protect against predators. They have relatively high longevity and have held the record for being the longest-living rodent, with one individual living to be 27 years old. The quills are loosely attached to their body and some have scales or barbs that make them very hard to remove. A group of porcupines is called a prickle.
Cool picture of a porcupine
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M4N_Of_W4R on March 4th, 2021 at 01:23 UTC »
He looks super chill, and incredibly adorable.
tokkieface on March 4th, 2021 at 01:56 UTC »
I had no idea they walked on their back legs like that?