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North American Porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
47.287, -71.4891
Field Notes
Description:
My first porcupine spotting
Habitat:
This animal is usually found in coniferous and mixed forested areas in Canada, Alaska, and much of the northern and western United States. They are also found in thicketed areas in shrublands, tundra and deserts as far south as northern Mexico. They make their dens in holes in trees or in rocky areas.
Notes:
I encountered him in the early morning while hiking in the woods. First I didn't know what it was actually, as he was walking straight forward me and he didn't noticed me.
Honestly I found it a bit ugly for a moment, but then, it was ok and recognize it as a porcupine when he saw me and presented its spines.
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North American porcupine
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 4, 2013
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