




Erethizon
The Erethizon, also known as the North American porcupine, is a spiky animal that loves to climb trees. They are mostly nocturnal and enjoy munching on leaves and bark.
Hábitat: Forests
The Erethizon is a large, robust rodent covered in thousands of sharp, barbed quills. Its body is typically brownish-black with a dense layer of yellowish-white quills tipped with black, making it visually distinct from any other North American mammal.





Categoría
MamíferosRareza
Common
Peligro
2/5 · Bajo
Snaps
¡Sé la primera persona en hacer un snap!
A baby porcupine is called a 'porcupette' and is born with soft, bendable quills!
Porcupines are the only mammal in North America covered in quills!
Their quills have tiny, overlapping barbs that make them very hard to remove!
They cannot 'shoot' their quills, but they detach super easily if brushed against.
Erethizon can defend itself from predators because of its thousands of sharp, barbed quills that detach easily upon contact.
Erethizon can climb trees efficiently because of strong claws and grippy footpads that help them reach food and safety.
Erethizon has quills that regrow quickly because it helps them maintain their full protective armor after encounters.
This herbivore munches on leaves, twigs, and bark, especially in winter when other foods are scarce.

Canis latrans
Coyotes are common predators, often trying to flip porcupines over.
Pekania pennanti
Fishers are agile mustelids known for preying on porcupines in trees.
Populus tremuloides
Porcupines strip bark from aspen trees, especially during winter for food.
Bubo virginianus
These large owls can prey on porcupines from the air, avoiding quills.
Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.
Los animales arborícolas viven principalmente en los árboles, utilizándolos como refugio, alimento y protección contra los depredadores.
Este rasgo caracteriza a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en material vegetal.
Los hábitats boscosos son entornos terrestres dominados por una densa cubierta arbórea, que sustentan una gran diversidad de vida animal y vegetal.
Posee proyecciones puntiagudas y afiladas o espinas en el cuerpo o en la superficie.
Describe una especie cuya presencia y papel tienen un efecto desproporcionadamente grande en su entorno.
Los animales nocturnos están principalmente activos durante la noche, y suelen descansar o dormir durante el día.
Todavía no hay alias listados.
Peligro
2/5 · Bajo
If you see a porcupine, keep a safe distance and do not touch it.
75-120 cm
4.5-13 kg
5-10 años
4 km/h
This herbivore munches on leaves, twigs, and bark, especially in winter when other foods are scarce.
Forests
Foraging
1
Acércate para separar los grupos y explorar dónde se ha fotografiado este objeto.
Los snaps recientes aparecerán aquí a medida que se añadan nuevas observaciones.