Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Porcupine up close

 This is a close up of the Porcupine that was in the tree.

Porcupines are rodents with a coat of sharp spines, or quills, that defend and camouflage them from predators. They are indigenous to the Americas, southern Asia, and Africa. Porcupines are the third largest of the rodents, behind the capybara and the beaver. Most porcupines are about 25–36 in (63–91 cm) long, with an 8–10 in (20–25 cm) long tail. Weighing between 12–35 lb (5.4–16 kg), they are rounded, large and slow. Porcupines come in various shades of brown, grey, and the unusual white.
Wisconsin Porcupine

Wisconsin Porcupine

Wisconsin Porcupine

Wisconsin Porcupine




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