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Cape porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis)

Observe a quill-bearing North American rodent ambling and eating in its natural habitat

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Porcupine and her baby take accidental road trip across Minnesota • Apr. 25, 2025, 2:09 AM ET (CBS)

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Also Known As	quill pig

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Observe a quill-bearing North American rodent ambling and eating in its natural habitat

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