The porcupine is a quill-bearing rodent (Order Rodentia) of the families Erethizontidae (New World) and Hystricidae (Old World). The North American Porcupine, best known of the New World species, is a heavyset, short-legged, slow-moving rodent that is usually solitary, nocturnal, herbivorous, and spends much of its time in trees.
The porcupine’s barbed quills detach easily and can become painfully embedded in the skin of an attacker. Not only do they inflict painful wounds, but they also work into the skin and may even cause death if they puncture vital organs or if the wounds become infected. Porcupine quills embedded in an attacker’s face may prevent the animal from feeding successfully, causing death from starvation.
Great detail, kimberly. I’ve been stuck trying to dye quills for weaving – not fun.
Thank you so very much Kay! I hope your New Year is a blessed one gal, you are in my thoughts. As far as the quill dyeing, know nothing about that. It does sound trying, but I am sure that the end result will be worth the work!!
Simply gorgeous shot of this prickly critter!! Many’s the dog of my acquaintance whose run afoul of a porky. I’ve chased a few of these guys up trees off & on, but never with any malice!
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Great detail, kimberly. I’ve been stuck trying to dye quills for weaving – not fun.
Thank you so very much Kay! I hope your New Year is a blessed one gal, you are in my thoughts. As far as the quill dyeing, know nothing about that. It does sound trying, but I am sure that the end result will be worth the work!!
– Kimberly P-Chadwick
Simply gorgeous shot of this prickly critter!! Many’s the dog of my acquaintance whose run afoul of a porky. I’ve chased a few of these guys up trees off & on, but never with any malice!
Thank you so very much Sheila!
– Kimberly P-Chadwick
Love the way you filled the frame with that adorable face :)
Thank you so much Bill. I hadn’t really noticed how cute they are until this image…..lol
– Kimberly P-Chadwick