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It’s the only cold-hardy porcupine in the world, and one of the few that regularly climb trees. Their name derives from the Latin for “quill pig,” but the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawks) ...
The porcupine is one of the largest rodents in North America, with hollow quills that average between 2-3 inches in length. The hardy rodent can live as long as 18 years in the wild as well.