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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
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
12 Prickly Porcupine Facts - Fact Animal The spiny outer protective layer of a porcupine resembles that of hedgehogs, which are not related The name porcupine comes from the Latin words ‘porcus’ and ‘spina’ which translate to mean ‘pig spine’, or ‘quill pig’
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
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 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
North American Porcupine | Virginia Living Museum The North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) is one of the most fascinating mammals in the forests of North America Known for its quilled coat and slow, deliberate movements, this stout, short-legged animal plays a vital role in the ecosystems it inhabits