2009 | Matthew Hugo, William Hugo | Pioneer Valley Books, 2009 | 9781584530589 |

Porcupine: , any of 25 species of large, herbivorous, quill-bearing active from early evening to dawn. All have short, stocky legs, but their tails range from short to long, with some being prehensile. The quills, or spines, take various forms depending on the species, but all are modified. Alternative Title: quill pig. Porcupine, any of 25 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, with some being prehensile. Porcupines are a type of found in two main regions of the world, so scientists group them into either Old World or New World porcupines. Old World porcupines live in , , and Asia; some examples are the North African , African brush-tailed porcupine, and . All porcupines are nocturnal and quite adaptable, found in a variety of habitats, as long as there is vegetation. There are a few differences between the Old World and New World species The Porcupine is a large variety of Guinea Pig known for having a prickly coat of back hair. It's an just to let you know. If you don't believe us, just ask the nerds on Wikipedia. Apparently, they know everything. The word "Porcupine" derives from the words "pork" and "pine". Judging by this information, scientists suspect that the porcupine's closest relatives are Pigs and Pine Cones. Information About Porcupines. Porcupines are relatively large-sized rodents characterized by their sharp and spiny quills. Here's more about this unique creature. A porcupines is a type of rodent that cannot move fast and has a relatively large body. Hence, without their unique system of defenseâ•the sharp, spiny quills that characterize themâ•they would have been literally easy meat for any predator. Their name has been derived from the Middle French word 'porc d'épine', which means 'thorny pig'. Porcupines are relatively large-sized rodents characterized by their sharp and spiny quills. Here's more about this unique creature. Porcupines are commonly found in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North and South America. The ones that occur in North and South America are very good climbers, and can be found spending a lot of time up in the trees, foraging for food. Some of them are even equipped with prehensile tails that help them grip branches. Porcupine: Wikis. Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles. Related top topics. Rodent. Old World porcupine.

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