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Porcupine

Erethizon dorsatum

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

Large bodied rodent with spines for protection.

Habitat:

Found crossing the road at night, when I got out of the car to get a closer look he climbed up a small tree.

Reference Links:

North American porcupine

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PublishedOctober 21, 2013

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