Porcupines are rodents with a coat of sharp spines, or quills, that protect against predators. The term covers two families of animals, the Old World porcupines and New World porcupines. Both families belong to the Hystricognathi branch of the vast order Rodentia and display similar coats of quills, but they still are quite different and are not closely related.
The Old World porcupines live in southern Europe, Asia (western as well as southern), and most of Africa. They are large, terrestrial, and strictly nocturnal. In taxonomic terms, they form the family Hystricidae.
The New World porcupines are indigenous to North America and northern South America. They live in wooded areas and can climb trees, where some species spend their entire lives. They are less strictly nocturnal than their Old World relatives, and generally smaller. In taxonomic terms, they form the family Erethizontidae.
Porcupines are the third-largest of the rodents, behind the capybara and the beaver. Most porcupines are about 25–36in (64–91cm) long, with an 8–10in (20–25cm) long tail. Weighing 12–35lb (5.4–15.9kg), they are rounded, large, and slow. Porcupines occur in various shades of brown, gray, and white. Porcupines' spiny protection resembles that of the unrelated erinaceomorphhedgehogs and Australian spiny anteaters or monotremeechidnas.
Alexander Gentry was originally a scientist who worked as a weapons designer for the United States Army. He conceived the idea of designing a battle-suit in imitation of a porcupine: it would be covered with quill-like projections for defense. Moreover, it would be able to shoot its quills, or gases, flames, chemicals, paralysis-inducing pellets, or weapons from quill-like tubes, at an opponent. Gentry spends months working overtime to create his porcupine battle-suit. He is proud of his achievement when the suit was finished, and believes his invention is worth a fortune. Yet Gentry also believes that the government would pay him, one of its employees, virtually nothing for his creation. Angrily, Gentry decides to keep the porcupine battle-suit and to use it to become wealthy through crime. Thus Gentry became the Porcupine, one of the first costumed professional criminals of his generation.
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Hungry Leopard Gets Defeated By Prickly Porcupine
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This hungry leopard had no choice but to admit defeat after picking a fight with a prickly porcupine.
The predator was spotted stalking the spiky rodent, before taking a swipe at the prickly customer and quickly regretting his decision.
The bizarre battle, which lasted an hour and half, saw the determined leopard take several breaks to remove quills from his paws and lick his wounds, while the brave porcupine stuck around as if to tease his opponent.
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Porcupines have around 30K quills, with barbs at the tips that make them difficult to remove. 🌵🐖💺
Fun fact: Porcupines are covered in around thirty-thousand quills. Each quill has barbs at the tips that make them difficult to remove. 🌵🐖💺
published: 17 Nov 2022
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Be honest, did you think they could shoot their quills 😏🪡
One of the most common misconceptions about porcupines is that they can shoot their quills at predators. However, this is not the case. Porcupines can only release their quills when they feel threatened and when they are touched. But this misconception is not all bad, as it can actually lead to a greater level of caution and respect for these fascinating animals. If people believe that porcupines can shoot their quills, they may be less likely to get too close and potentially harm the porcupine or themselves. 🦔🌳🌲🌴
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Coyote Peterson is no stranger to pain but can anything really prepare him for being quilled by North America’s most notorious spike covered mammal? Well you’re about to find out! In this educational episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote will muster up the courage to show you exactly what to do if you or your pet ever get “spiked” by a porcupine; and it may surprise you to learn that there’s actually a very simple trick when removing the quills that can save you some serious agony.
If you thought we put you on the edge of your seat before, get ready for this encounter...it's nail, or should we say…“quill” biting!
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published: 30 Dec 2014
Porcupine Tree - Blackest Eyes (from Arriving Somewhere Live in Chicago) REACTION
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45 Painful Lion Was Stabbed By Hundreds Of Porcupine Spikes When Foolishly Hunted Porcupine
45 Painful Lion Was Stabbed By Hundreds Of Porcupine Spikes When Foolishly Hunted Porcupine
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This hungry leopard had no choice but to admit defeat after picking a fight with a prickly porcupine.
The pred...
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This hungry leopard had no choice but to admit defeat after picking a fight with a prickly porcupine.
The predator was spotted stalking the spiky rodent, before taking a swipe at the prickly customer and quickly regretting his decision.
The bizarre battle, which lasted an hour and half, saw the determined leopard take several breaks to remove quills from his paws and lick his wounds, while the brave porcupine stuck around as if to tease his opponent.
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This hungry leopard had no choice but to admit defeat after picking a fight with a prickly porcupine.
The predator was spotted stalking the spiky rodent, before taking a swipe at the prickly customer and quickly regretting his decision.
The bizarre battle, which lasted an hour and half, saw the determined leopard take several breaks to remove quills from his paws and lick his wounds, while the brave porcupine stuck around as if to tease his opponent.
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Be honest, did you think they could shoot their quills 😏🪡
One of the most common misconceptions about porcupines is that they can shoot their quills at predato...
Be honest, did you think they could shoot their quills 😏🪡
One of the most common misconceptions about porcupines is that they can shoot their quills at predators. However, this is not the case. Porcupines can only release their quills when they feel threatened and when they are touched. But this misconception is not all bad, as it can actually lead to a greater level of caution and respect for these fascinating animals. If people believe that porcupines can shoot their quills, they may be less likely to get too close and potentially harm the porcupine or themselves. 🦔🌳🌲🌴
Be honest, did you think they could shoot their quills 😏🪡
One of the most common misconceptions about porcupines is that they can shoot their quills at predators. However, this is not the case. Porcupines can only release their quills when they feel threatened and when they are touched. But this misconception is not all bad, as it can actually lead to a greater level of caution and respect for these fascinating animals. If people believe that porcupines can shoot their quills, they may be less likely to get too close and potentially harm the porcupine or themselves. 🦔🌳🌲🌴
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Coyote Peterson is no stranger to pain but can anything really prepare him for being quilled by North America’s most notorious spike covered mammal? Well you’re about to find out! In this educational episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote will muster up the courage to show you exactly what to do if you or your pet ever get “spiked” by a porcupine; and it may surprise you to learn that there’s actually a very simple trick when removing the quills that can save you some serious agony.
If you thought we put you on the edge of your seat before, get ready for this encounter...it's nail, or should we say…“quill” biting!
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If you thought we put you on the edge of your seat before, get ready for this encounter...it's nail, or should we say…“quill” biting!
Breaking Trail leaves the map behind and follows adventurer and animal enthusiast Coyote Peterson and his crew as they explore a variety of wildlife in the most amazing environments throughout North America!
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ID: 3451997
ONSCREEN CREDIT - MARIETTE LANDMAN
This hungry leopard had no choice but to admit defeat after picking a fight with a prickly porcupine.
The predator was spotted stalking the spiky rodent, before taking a swipe at the prickly customer and quickly regretting his decision.
The bizarre battle, which lasted an hour and half, saw the determined leopard take several breaks to remove quills from his paws and lick his wounds, while the brave porcupine stuck around as if to tease his opponent.
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Be honest, did you think they could shoot their quills 😏🪡
One of the most common misconceptions about porcupines is that they can shoot their quills at predators. However, this is not the case. Porcupines can only release their quills when they feel threatened and when they are touched. But this misconception is not all bad, as it can actually lead to a greater level of caution and respect for these fascinating animals. If people believe that porcupines can shoot their quills, they may be less likely to get too close and potentially harm the porcupine or themselves. 🦔🌳🌲🌴
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Coyote Peterson is no stranger to pain but can anything really prepare him for being quilled by North America’s most notorious spike covered mammal? Well you’re about to find out! In this educational episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote will muster up the courage to show you exactly what to do if you or your pet ever get “spiked” by a porcupine; and it may surprise you to learn that there’s actually a very simple trick when removing the quills that can save you some serious agony.
If you thought we put you on the edge of your seat before, get ready for this encounter...it's nail, or should we say…“quill” biting!
Breaking Trail leaves the map behind and follows adventurer and animal enthusiast Coyote Peterson and his crew as they explore a variety of wildlife in the most amazing environments throughout North America!
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Porcupines are rodents with a coat of sharp spines, or quills, that protect against predators. The term covers two families of animals, the Old World porcupines and New World porcupines. Both families belong to the Hystricognathi branch of the vast order Rodentia and display similar coats of quills, but they still are quite different and are not closely related.
The Old World porcupines live in southern Europe, Asia (western as well as southern), and most of Africa. They are large, terrestrial, and strictly nocturnal. In taxonomic terms, they form the family Hystricidae.
The New World porcupines are indigenous to North America and northern South America. They live in wooded areas and can climb trees, where some species spend their entire lives. They are less strictly nocturnal than their Old World relatives, and generally smaller. In taxonomic terms, they form the family Erethizontidae.
Porcupines are the third-largest of the rodents, behind the capybara and the beaver. Most porcupines are about 25–36in (64–91cm) long, with an 8–10in (20–25cm) long tail. Weighing 12–35lb (5.4–15.9kg), they are rounded, large, and slow. Porcupines occur in various shades of brown, gray, and white. Porcupines' spiny protection resembles that of the unrelated erinaceomorphhedgehogs and Australian spiny anteaters or monotremeechidnas.