Project Noah

Project Noah is a tool to explore and document wildlife and a platform to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere.

Join Project Noah Today

North American Porcupine

Erethizon Dorsatum

Description:

The Porcupine wear quills that allow to protect itself. These quills are white-yellowish whereas the body is dark-brown.

Habitat:

Coniferous, mixed and deciduous forests.


No species ID suggestions

Alberta, Canada

Lat: 52.87, Long: -117.81

Spotted on Jul 21, 2011
Submitted on Mar 22, 2012

Spotted for mission

Related spottings

Canadian Porcupine Porcupine Porcupine Porcupine

Nearby spottings

American Pika Common Loon Elk Moose