North American porcupine - Wikipedia
The North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum), also known as the Canadian porcupine, is a large quill-covered rodent in the New World porcupine family. It is the second largest rodent in North America after the North American beaver ( Castor canadensis ).
Porcupine - The Canadian Encyclopedia
2006年2月7日 · Canada's second-largest RODENT (up to 18 kg and 103 cm long, including a 30 cm tail) has a stout, black and yellowish white body bearing 30 000 sharp, slightly barbed quills (up to 8 cm long) on upper parts and tail. When cornered, …
Hinterland Who's Who - Porcupine
The porcupine Erethizon dorsatum is one of Canada’s best-known mammals, both in life and in legend. Its fame stems from its coat of quills, which keeps most enemies at a respectful distance. When sitting hunched high up in a tree, a porcupine could be mistaken for the nest of a squirrel or a crow, but close to the ground it is easily recognized.
North American Porcupine - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures
The North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) is the second largest rodent in North America, after the North American beaver. In addition, the range of this species is the northernmost of all porcupines.
Getting to know the North American Porcupine, aka quill pig
The North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) or Canadian porcupine, is a large rodent, covered with quills that it uses to defend itself. Their short legs carry a squat body, small face and short, thick tail.
North American Porcupine Facts & Pictures: Erethizon …
2020年12月6日 · The North American porcupine is the second-largest rodent found in North America (the largest is the North American beaver). This slow-moving mammal spends much of its life in the trees, and is mainly active at night. Like all porcupines, the North American porcupine has a coat of sharp quills.
North American Porcupine (Mammals of Chiricahua NM)
The North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum), also known as the Canadian porcupine or common porcupine, is a large rodent in the New World porcupine family. The beaver is the only larger rodent in North America.
North American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) - iNaturalist
The North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum), also known as the Canadian porcupine or common porcupine, is a large rodent in the New World porcupine family. The beaver is the only rodent in North America that is larger than the North American porcupine.
Canadian Biodiversity: Species: Mammals: American Porcupine
The porcupine is the second largest rodent found in Canada. It is a common inhabitant of both deciduous and coniferous forests. It is present in almost all of mainland Canada.
Living with Porcupines - Alberta Institute For Wildlife Conservation
2024年6月29日 · Porcupines are the second largest rodent in Canada. 1 They are primarily nocturnal and herbivorous, covered in sharp quills that serve as a defense mechanism against predators. They are generally shy and non-aggressive, but will defend themselves if threatened.