10 Amazing Facts About Porcupines #facts #animals

Two Porcupine Families

There are two kinds of porcupine families – one lives in North and South America, and the other in Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Porcupine Quills Offer Protection

Porcupines have sharp spikes called quills on their backs They can't shoot them out, but the quills come off easily and stick to anything that touches them.

Porcupines Like Eating Plants

Porcupines love eating plants. They munch on leaves, small branches, and even tree bark, especially in winter.

Porcupines are Great at Climbing

Many porcupines are really good at climbing trees. This helps them find food and stay safe from animals that might want to hurt them.

Porcupines Talk with Smells and Sounds

Porcupines can make different sounds to talk to each other. They also use special smells to say, "This is my space!"

Porcupines Live a Long Time

Porcupines can live for up to 15 years, which is quite long for animals like them.

Porcupines Live Mostly Alone

Porcupines usually like to be alone. They only hang out with other porcupines when it's time to find a mate.

Porcupines Do a Funny Mating Dance

When porcupines want to find a mate, the male does a special dance for the female. Sometimes, he even sprays her with water!

Porcupine Babies are Born with Soft Quills

Baby porcupines are called porcupettes. They are born with soft quills, which get hard after a few hours to keep them safe.

Porcupines Love Salt

Porcupines really like salt. They might even chew on wooden tools or roads that have salt on them!