Porcupines are North America's second-largest rodent, with only the beaver surpassing it. They are alive and well, but most people have never seen one in the wi

Examines the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of "Nature's walking pincushion."

Simple text and photographs introduce the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural defenses of the porcupine.

What is a porcupine? Porcupines are small animals that are part of the rodent family. That is the same family that rats and mice are a part of. Porcupines are b