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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: North American Porcupine

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference information about the North American porcupine, including taxonomic classification, habitat, physical description, specimens, and other details.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: North American Porcupine

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Check out this educational resource to find out about the North American Porcupine. This site features information ranging from characteristics, life cycle, behavior, range, habitat, and diet.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: North American Porcupine

For Students 4th - 8th
North American Porcupines are large, slow-moving, tree-climbing rodents, protected from predators by their formidable quills. In winter, they eat the bark, phloem, and cambium of trees, particularly conifers. Learn more about the...