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Brazilian Porcupine

Coendou prehensilis

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Field Notes

Description:

A type of porcupine.

Habitat:

In captivity at Mesker Park Zoo (Amazonia display) in Evansville, Indiana.

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Brazilian Porcupine

Species ID Suggestions

Brazilian Porcupine

Coendou prehensilis

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Stian Waaler
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PublishedMarch 18, 2012

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