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Old world porcupine.

Source :
Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science, 2024. 1p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Porcupines are safe from other animals because of the long, sharp quills, or needles, on their back. Predators will only attack porcupines when there is no other food available.

Subjects

Subjects :
Rodents
Hystricidae
Porcupines

Details

Database :
Research Starters
Journal :
Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science
Publication Type :
Reference
Accession number :
129815037