Animal Facts
Scientific Name
Erethizon dorsatum
Range
Canada, United States and northern Mexico
Location in the Zoo
John P. McGovern Children’s Zoo
Cool Animal Fact
An adult porcupine has an average of 30,000 quills; no they can’t shoot them. That’s a myth.
How We Help Save Them
- In 2018, we recycled a total of 5,931 lbs of holiday lights to protect the homes of wildlife like porcupines
How You Can Help
Donate to help save porcupines in the wild
