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Spike Champions of the World!

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What’s the spikiest animal you know? You could say hedgehog, pufferfish, echidna, even a sea urchin, but nothing compares to the North American porcupine! With over 30,000 quills, these porcupines are the spike champions of the world!

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These quills give the porcupine superb protection against predators. They come off easily and have barbs that hook on skin and fur. Once a barb is hooked, it gets pushed deeper and deeper as the predator moves. Talk about ouch!

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