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North American Porcupine

Erethizon dorsatum

Description:

This is a young porcupine, I've spotted him several times grazing beside the road at the same location.

Habitat:

We are in a heavily forested area along the CT/MA border. Lots of state land, and fewer than average people.

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10 Comments

Cheryl Lee
Cheryl Lee 12 years ago

I do, a small little town atop a small mountain, surrounded by acres of state forest and not too many people. It can be rough for some folks, especially in winter but I love it.

bjohnson
bjohnson 12 years ago

Wonderful wildlife photos - thank you for sharing them. You must live in a great natural wildlife area.

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Cool!

Cheryl Lee
Cheryl Lee 12 years ago

I think so too :) I hope he made it through Storm Alfred and all the snow we received!

Elsa
Elsa 12 years ago

You're welcome :) Seriously, that little porcupine is so cute I've had to look at it a couple of times now.

Cheryl Lee
Cheryl Lee 12 years ago

Thank you!

Elsa
Elsa 12 years ago

P.S. Welcome to ProjectNoah, quite the collection you've built up within the past few days! :)

Elsa
Elsa 12 years ago

OH my days - SO CUTE!!

JessyZich
JessyZich 12 years ago

a great shot!

KristenFrancis
KristenFrancis 12 years ago

oh my gosh! he's adorable!

Cheryl Lee
Spotted by
Cheryl Lee

Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Oct 25, 2011
Submitted on Nov 6, 2011

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