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North American Porcupine

Erethizon dorsatum

Photo by BambiJudy
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Description:

Usually more active at night, i was surprised to see this porcupine walk right by my campsite. I had never seen one in broad daylight, except in zoos.

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North American Porcupine

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BambiJudy
yes ! as they are really slow, i was able to get within a safe distance, i really wanted to show how they are litterally covered with quills. Their only vulnerable part is the face.

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PublishedJuly 10, 2011

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