Gallery description : porcupine
Porcupines are mammals that lead a solitary life. Scientific name is erethizon dorsaum. 3km/h (2mph) - the speed with which cats can run. Porcupines life span is 8-12 years. The weight of erethizon dorsaum is 5.4-16kg (12-35lbs). The size is about 50-90cm (20-35in).
Facts about porcupines
| Name | Porcupine |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Order | Rodentia |
| Top Speed | 3km/h (2mph) |
| Scientific Name | Erethizon dorsaum |
| Weight | 5.4-16kg (12-35lbs) |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Life Span | 8-12 years |
| Predators | Owl, eagles, wolves |
| Type | Mammal |
| Conservation Status | Least concern |
| Colour | Brown, grey, black, yellow |
| Main Prey | Roots, leaves, berries |
| Average Litter Size | 1 |
| Lifestyle | Solitary |
| Size | 50-90cm (20-35in) |
| Genus | Erethizon |
| Skin Type | Spikes |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Habitat | Dense forests and grassland |
| Family | Erethizontidae |
Image Details
| Description | Porcupine. FURTHER EDIT: Thankfully, Jen has ended this argument and it is an ... |
| Width | 1900 pixels |
| Heigh | 1350 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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