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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
North American porcupine - Smithsonians National Zoo The North American porcupine is one of the largest rodents found in North America, coming second to the North America beaver They weigh around 20 pounds (9 kilograms) and are 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 centimeters) in length
Fast Facts: Porcupines - U. S. National Park Service ∙ Basics: The American porcupine is a large rodent with sharp quills Their fur is brownish-yellow to black Their quills are usually white or yellow ∙ Stats: The average weight of an adult porcupine is 20-25 pounds The average length of an adult porcupine is 2-3 feet long
Porcupine - Facts, Diet Habitat Information - Animal Corner There are, in total, 27 species of porcupine belonging to the families, Erethizontidae or Hystricidae Porcupines (like monkeys) are divided into New World (Erethizontidae) and Old World (Hystricidae) porcupines and are quite different from each other and are not closely related
Porcupine Facts, Species, Diet, Habitat, Fun Facts On Porcupines What Is A Porcupine? A porcupine is a large rodent with a distinctive coat of protective quills There are 30 species of porcupine divided between two families: Hystricidae (Old World porcupines) and Erethizontidae (New World porcupines) The two porcupine families are not closely related
20 Types of Porcupines: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST In this article, we analyze different types of porcupines, highlighting their varied habitats and distinct appearances Stay tuned for a thorough understanding of the quill pig Porcupines are rodents grouped into 30 species within two prominent families: Erethizontidae and Hystricidae