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Porcupines
Where the porcupine originally came from?
The Old World porcupines live in Southern Europe, Asia (western and southern), and most of Africa. They are large, terrestrial, and strictly nocturnal...
Do they have porcupines in New Hampshire?
The North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) exists throughout New Hampshire and much of North America and is one of 23 species of porcupines fou...
How fast do Indian porcupine run?
Do porcupines move fast?Is a porcupine slow?What is the world's largest porcupine?Should porcupines be out during the day?Are porcupines active durin...
How fast do Crested porcupine run?
How fast can a porcupine run? The porcupines are slow animals moving at an average speed of about six mph. How fast can a African crested porcupine ru...
Is the defensive behavior of a porcupine an adaptation?
What is an adaptation for a porcupine?What adaptations do porcupines have to protect themselves from their enemies?What are porcupines behavior?When ...
How does a porcupine meet its need for food?
A single animal may have 30,000 or more quills. North American porcupines use their large front teeth to satisfy a healthy appetite for wood. They eat...
How do the porcupine regulate body temperature?
How do porcupines stay warm?How does an animal regulate its body temperature?Are porcupines warm blooded?How do porcupines survive the winter?How do ...
Can you keep a porcupine as a pet?
Yes, it's possible to pet a porcupine, and a number of states allow you to keep one as a pet. ... Porcupines can be trained to a degree — and some eve...
How does a porcupine hunt?
When confronted, the porcupine will place his nose between his front legs and spin around so that its tail end is facing the predator. If it is attack...