• The North American porcupine ( Erethizon dorsatum ) is the second largest rodent in North America, after the North American beaver . (animalia.bio)
  • Of New World porcupines (Erethizontidae), albinism was documented only in the North American species Erethizon dorsatum . (degruyter.com)
  • North American porcupines, also known as Erethizon dorsatum, are the largest porcupines in the world. (fafdl.org)
  • The African brush-tailed porcupine (A. africanus) will simultaneously raise sharp quills, 40 cm (16 inches) in length, on its back and sides. (wikipedia.org)
  • The North American porcupine is one of the largest rodent species on the continent, and uses modified hairs known as quills to defend itself from attack. (safariltd.com)
  • But don't worry, the quills on this porcupine toy figure won't hurt you! (safariltd.com)
  • Porcupines are large rodents with coats of sharp spines, or quills, that protect them against predation . (wikipedia.org)
  • The two subfamilies of New World porcupines are mostly smaller (although the North American porcupine reaches about 85 cm or 33 in in length and 18 kg or 40 lb), have their quills attached singly rather than grouped in clusters, and are excellent climbers, spending much of their time in trees. (wikipedia.org)
  • The most distinguishing feature of the porcupine is its coat of quills. (animalia.bio)
  • An adult porcupine has about 30,000 quills that cover all of its body except its underbelly, face, and feet. (animalia.bio)
  • Porcupines do not throw their quills, but when threatened contract superficial muscles which cause the quills to stand up and out from their bodies. (animalia.bio)
  • When threatened, an adult porcupine can bristle its quills, displaying a white stripe down its back, and use its teeth to make a warning, clacking sound. (animalia.bio)
  • Putnam also expressed doubt that commercial hunting of the animals would become a major concern, despite many online offers for sale of porcupine quills, hairs and skulls. (aetherrealm.us)
  • Porcupines are known for their sharp quills and defensive nature, but what about their taste? (fafdl.org)
  • Porcupines are covered in sharp quills that they use for defense against predators. (fafdl.org)
  • However, contrary to popular belief, porcupines cannot shoot their quills at will. (fafdl.org)
  • Male porcupines are larger than females and have longer quills. (fafdl.org)
  • Porcupines' quills do puncture the skin and can … Im pretty sure hes wrong but i dont know. (sarawak.com.my)
  • Although, the porcupines' quills are not poisonous but consult a veterinarian can cure them. (sarawak.com.my)
  • Can porcupines shoot their quills at predators? (sarawak.com.my)
  • Porcupines cannot "shoot" their quills, but the quills come out quite easily on contact. (sarawak.com.my)
  • Despite what lore around porcupines will tell you, they cannot shoot their quills at you. (sarawak.com.my)
  • The Old World porcupines, or Hystricidae, are large terrestrial rodents, distinguished by the spiny covering from which they take their name. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are actually two families of rodents called porcupines, one of which lives in the "Old World" of Europe, Asia and Africa, and the other which resides in the "New World" of the Americas. (safariltd.com)
  • The New World porcupines evolved their spines independently (through convergent evolution ) and are more closely related to several other families of rodents than they are to the Old World porcupines. (wikipedia.org)
  • Having the northernmost range of all porcupines, these rodents occur throughout much of North America, from the Arctic Ocean to northern Mexico. (animalia.bio)
  • Porcupines are rodents that can be found in various parts of the world, including North and South America, Africa, and Asia. (fafdl.org)
  • Porcupines are large rodents that are native to North America, Europe, and some parts of Asia. (fafdl.org)
  • They have a stocky body, a small face, short legs, and a short, thick tail.This species is the largest of the New World porcupines and is one of the largest North American rodents, second only to the American beaver in size. (sarawak.com.my)
  • The crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata), a typical representative of the Old World porcupines, occurs throughout the south of Europe and North and West Africa. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fossils belonging to the genus Hystrix date back to the late Miocene of the continent of Africa. (wikipedia.org)
  • Here we report the first albino record from the Neotropics for this group, a stump-tailed porcupine ( Coendou rufescens ) in northern Ecuador. (degruyter.com)
  • The word "porcupine" literally means "quill pig", despite the fact that it's really a rodent. (safariltd.com)
  • The largest species of porcupine is the third-largest living rodent in the world, after the capybara and beaver . (wikipedia.org)
  • Porcupines have a relatively high longevity and hold the record for being the longest-living rodent, with one individual named Cooper living over 32 years. (wikipedia.org)
  • The African porcupine is the largest rodent in the regions they inhabit. (aetherrealm.us)
  • The beaver is the only rodent in North America that is larger than the North American porcupine. (aetherrealm.us)
  • Porcupines are Alberta's second largest rodent Porcupines have poor eyesight, but their senses of hearing Increased predation on porcupines may occur when other prey species, such as mule deer and rabbits, decrease in numbers. (sarawak.com.my)
  • Trichys, the last genus, contains one species, the long-tailed porcupine (T. fasciculata) of Borneo. (wikipedia.org)
  • The term covers two families of animals: the Old World porcupines of the family Hystricidae , and the New World porcupines of the family Erethizontidae . (wikipedia.org)
  • The New World porcupines (Erethizontidae) are indigenous to North America and northern South America . (wikipedia.org)
  • The latter species, the African brush-tailed porcupine, is often hunted for its meat. (wikipedia.org)
  • The genus Atherurus includes the brush-tailed porcupines which are much smaller animals, with long tails tipped with bundles of flattened spines. (wikipedia.org)
  • One species is found in the Malay region and one in Central and West Africa. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fossil species are also known from Africa and Eurasia, with one of the oldest being Sivacanthion from the Miocene of present-day Pakistan. (wikipedia.org)
  • In addition, the range of this species is the northernmost of all porcupines. (animalia.bio)
  • Porcupine (unprotected species) * Can be killed at any time, no limits on numbers. (aetherrealm.us)
  • The porcupine is one of the most interesting and unusual wildlife species in Minnesota. (aetherrealm.us)
  • From 'bagre', a South American name for a catfish, but is only used for African and Asian species. (scotcat.com)
  • Porcupines are herbivores and mainly feed on tree bark, leaves, and twigs. (fafdl.org)
  • Porcupines are herbivores, meaning they only consume vegetation. (fafdl.org)
  • When threatened, most porcupines will wag their tails, making a louder rattling noise to scare off predators. (wikipedia.org)
  • The North American porcupine has a strong odor to warn away predators, which it can increase when agitated. (animalia.bio)
  • North American porcupines have specific behaviors to warn or defend against predators. (animalia.bio)
  • Limpopo, South Africa. (aetherrealm.us)
  • November 22, 2019 - Road ecology blog: Wildlife warning sign, north of Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa Click here. (marcelhuijserphotography.com)
  • November 19, 2019 - Road ecology blog: Warning sign for western leopard toads, near Cape Point, Western Cape, South Africa Click here for. (marcelhuijserphotography.com)
  • November 15, 2019 - Road ecology blog: Warning sign for tortoises, Cape Point, Table Mountain National Park, Western Cape, South Africa C. (marcelhuijserphotography.com)
  • The Old World porcupines (Hystricidae) live in Italy , Asia (western [3] and southern), and most of Africa . (wikipedia.org)
  • It is replaced in southern and central Africa by the Cape porcupine, H. africaeaustralis, and in India by the Malayan porcupine (H. brachyura) and Indian (crested) porcupine (H. indica). (wikipedia.org)
  • Old World porcupines are stout, heavily built animals, with blunt, rounded heads, fleshy, mobile snouts, and coats of thick cylindrical or flattened spines, which form the whole covering of their bodies, and are not intermingled with ordinary hairs. (wikipedia.org)
  • The 11 Old World porcupines tend to be fairly large and have spines grouped in clusters. (wikipedia.org)
  • November 20, 2019 - Road ecology blog: Roadkilled South African springhare (Pedetes capensis), or springhaas, near Mountain Zebra National P. (marcelhuijserphotography.com)
  • Although both the Old World and New World porcupine families belong to the infraorder Hystricognathi of the vast order Rodentia, they are quite different and are not particularly closely related. (wikipedia.org)
  • North American porcupines don't tend to display social behavior and are mainly found solitarily, although they do have a social structure. (animalia.bio)
  • Many people may not be aware that porcupine meat is considered a delicacy in some parts of the world. (fafdl.org)
  • Porcupines are found in various parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Africa. (fafdl.org)
  • Porcupines have strong jaws and teeth that allow them to chew on tough materials like bark and stems. (fafdl.org)
  • In addition to fruits and bark, porcupines also eat leaves and stems. (fafdl.org)
  • Porcupines rely heavily on smell as they are short-sighted. (sarawak.com.my)
  • Overall, porcupines have a varied and nutritious diet that allows them to thrive in their natural habitat. (fafdl.org)
  • Alaska is also home to a sizable North American porcupine population. (aetherrealm.us)
  • The two families of porcupines are quite different, and although both belong to the Hystricognathi branch of the vast order Rodentia , they are not closely related. (wikipedia.org)
  • Porcupines also consume a variety of fruits and berries, including apples, cherries, and blackberries. (fafdl.org)
  • In Mexico, porcupines are found in areas with a high concentration of trees and vegetation. (fafdl.org)
  • Porcupine meat is said to have a gamey taste and a texture similar to pork. (fafdl.org)
  • In some cultures, porcupine meat is considered a delicacy and is often roasted or stewed with vegetables. (fafdl.org)
  • While they may not be the most common food source for humans, some people do consume porcupine meat. (fafdl.org)
  • However, the taste of porcupine meat varies depending on the individual and their preparation methods. (fafdl.org)
  • This porcupine is sculpted in a walking pose, trundling its way through its woodland habitat. (safariltd.com)
  • Porcupines are well-adapted to their woodland habitat and have a thick fur coat that provides insulation during the winter. (fafdl.org)
  • the crested porcupine found in Italy , North Africa , and sub-Saharan Africa can grow to well over 27 kg (60 lb). (wikipedia.org)
  • The area surrounding Porcupine Plain boasts some of the best big game hunting found anywhere. (aetherrealm.us)
  • The North American porcupine is found in New England, the upper Midwest and western United States and most of Canada. (aetherrealm.us)
  • I have found porcupine toilets that have a pile of pellets that have lots of pine needles in them. (aetherrealm.us)
  • Porcupines are also found in grasslands and deserts, although they are less common in these regions. (fafdl.org)
  • Porcupines are some of the most amazing mammals found in Africa. (sarawak.com.my)
  • Its ancestors crossed the Atlantic from Africa to Brazil 30 million years ago, and then migrated to North America during the Great American Interchange after the Isthmus of Panama rose 3 million years ago. (animalia.bio)
  • The Porcupine is part of the Wild Safari® North American Wildlife collection. (safariltd.com)
  • Overall, porcupines are adaptable animals that can thrive in a variety of habitats. (fafdl.org)
  • They range over the south of Europe and the Levant, most of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia as far east as Flores. (wikipedia.org)
  • [17] Brown bears entered Europe about 250,000 years ago and North Africa shortly after. (everipedia.org)
  • Growth is slow, but the porcupine matures in its second fall and can look forward to a life span of up to ten years in the wild unless a person or some other predator kills it. (aetherrealm.us)
  • I refer to Dorst and Dandelot, 1970 ( https://www.amazon.com/Field-Larger-Mammals-Africa-Collins/dp/0002192942 ), illustrated by Pierre Dandelot with his wonderful watercolours. (inaturalist.org)
  • Eudorcas thomsoni is common in the Serengeti and elsewhere in East Africa. (inaturalist.org)
  • North American porcupines live in coniferous and mixed forested areas but have adapted to harsh environments such as shrublands and tundra. (animalia.bio)
  • Porcupines' colouration consists of various shades of brown, grey and white. (wikipedia.org)
  • Porcupines are usually dark brown or black in color, with white highlights. (animalia.bio)
  • The word "porcupine" comes from the Latin porcus pig + spina spine, quill, via Italian (Italian "porcospino", thorn-pig)- Middle French - Middle English . (wikipedia.org)
  • This site is intended to provide porcupine education and information about how to kill porcupines with poison, so that you can make an informed decision if you need to deal with a porcupine problem. (aetherrealm.us)