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North American Porcupine

Erethizon dorsatum

Photo by Sydney Haase
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium size north american porcupine. Claws about the size of my pinky finger. Its back side looks like someone hit it to many times.

Habitat:

Valdez AK is classified as a rain forest. There are many kinds of vegetation here for the north american porcupine to live off.

Notes:

This porcupine was found about a mile into my town which is surrounded by forests and mountains.

Reference Links:

Erethizon dorsatum (Linnaeus, 1758), North American Porcupine

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Comments (5)
Dan Doucette
You're right, I would need a big coat! It really does sound awesome there. I will keep it in mind for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Sydney Haase
haha Well, you should maybe bring a big coat then. Even this winter I've seen; Marine life-whales,seals,puffins, sea lions, otters, loons and other sea birds, some weird sea worms. Land life- Moose, Caribou, Wolves, ermine, Eagles. And loads more. It's never dull in Alaska!
Dan Doucette
Sounds like a great place! I would love to come out there for a tour, but it might be a little too cold for me in the winter! That's the only time I can travel.
Sydney Haase
Yes! I live in Valdez Alaska, you should definitely come here on one of your tours! We have tons of marine and land wildlife. You are always guaranteed to see something!
Dan Doucette
Awesome! I can't believe this porcupine just wanders into your town. Must be an amazing place to live.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Photographed
PublishedJuly 8, 2011

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