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North American Porcupine

Hystricomorph Hystricidae

Description:

Porcupines are rodents with a coat of sharp spines, or quills, that defend them from predators.

Habitat:

They are indigenous to the Americas, Southern Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Notes:

Found at the top of a very tall tree.

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Nomad Mike
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Nomad Mike

Lake Township, Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Jun 19, 2013
Submitted on Nov 12, 2013

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