Animal Facts
Scientific Name
Coendou prehensilis
Range
Northern region of South America
Location in the Zoo
Next to the bug house
Cool Animal Fact
A group of porcupines is known as a “prickle”
How We Help Save Them
The Houston Zoo provides support to South American wildlife professionals working with local communities to help prevent and combat deforestation and habitat fragmentation that would otherwise affect porcupine habitat.
