Porcupettes are born with soft, flexible quills that harden within hours, protecting both mother and baby. Baby porcupines are precocial, able to walk almost immediately and begin climbing within days ...

The newborn porcupine explores his surroundings after being delivered via C-section at San Diego Zoo. Ken Bohn San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance In a first for the species, a porcupine mom gave birth ...

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Everybody loves watching videos of adorable baby animals, but what makes this one from the Calgary Zoo recently shared is ...

Zoo's Adorable Video of Baby Porcupine Exploring Has Everyone in Love originally appeared on PetHelpful. There's nothing better than watching a baby animal explore the world. They're so curious and ...

Something occurred to me recently that I’d never thought of before: porcupine birth. Yeah. Ouch, right? Covered head to tail in sharp quills—that’s gotta pose a serious problem in the delivery room.