North American Porcupine
About
The second-largest rodent in North America, this porcupine species grows to be around 20 pounds and 2-3 feet in length.
Fun Facts
Though porcupines spend most of their time on the ground, they are good climbers and swimmers. Porcupines do not shoot their quills, because they are so lightly attached to their skin when approached by a predator they easily attach. The quill will then embed further into the skin of the predator at a rate of 1 mm per hour.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Annual Cost of Care
The cost to care for this animal per year is $150.
Through our Adopt a Species program, you have an opportunity to provide for this animal’s needs by paying for the annual cost of care. Check out our Donate page for other ways you can give!