Porcupines are rodents that are known for their characteristic, sharp quills. These spines serve as effective protection against predators. There are two main groups of porcupines:
Old World porcupines (family: Hystricidae) - They live in Africa, southern Asia and southern Europe.
New World porcupines (family: Erethizontidae) - They are found in North and South America.
Porcupines are rodents that are known for their characteristic, sharp quills. These spines serve as effective protection against predators. There are two main groups of porcupines:
Old World porcupines (family: Hystricidae) - They live in Africa, southern Asia and southern Europe.
New World porcupines (family: Erethizontidae) - They are found in North and South America.