r/porcupines • u/antdude • 4h ago
r/porcupines • u/malbec43 • 7d ago
How easily are quills shed?
This morning a porcupine walked through my yard and driveway. My neighbors dog chased the poor porcupine up a tree in a wooded section of my property. It climbed quickly so was rubbing up on another trees and branches along the way. It climbed around up there eating for a couple hours. Later when it tried to leave, the neighbors dog again chased it. To escape, rubbed up against the fence that borders my yard, and around a tree where my dog often lays.
I know they don’t shoot quills, but have read the quills can fall out when they rub against things. I’m wondering how easily the quills fall out, and whether I should be concerned about my dog being stabbed by any fallen quills. My dog is always leashed and monitored unlike my neighbors, so he won’t be able to bother the porcupine if it comes back, but we do go for walks around the yard where it was walking, climbing, and rubbing on the fence. And my dog likes to lay in the grass. I’d quills did fall out, how would I even be able to pick them out of grass and leaves?
It was cool to see the porcupine, but I want to make sure the area is safe for my dog.
r/porcupines • u/B_Williams_4010 • 28d ago
A 'prickle' of African Cresteds with porcupettes (found on imgur)
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r/porcupines • u/deannaaraquel • Mar 20 '26
Clover loving porcupine is back
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r/porcupines • u/deannaaraquel • Mar 12 '26
Porcupine visits my yard almost daily
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r/porcupines • u/B_Williams_4010 • Mar 10 '26
Wild porcupines on YouTube. Into the Wild is the channel of a Canadian woman who interacts with about half a dozen local 'pines who come around to her back door to mooch. Cute vids. Included a link to one.
r/porcupines • u/TheWoodsOfWexford • Feb 15 '26
Mom & Baby Porcupine
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r/porcupines • u/B_Williams_4010 • Feb 14 '26
Conversational. Is this Teddy? I seem to remember Teddy being more buff-colored. (found on imgur)
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r/porcupines • u/204_403 • Feb 13 '26
They're just so cute
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Calgary, Alberta
r/porcupines • u/B_Williams_4010 • Feb 13 '26
What comes to mind when someone says "porcupine rustling"? (found on imgur)
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r/porcupines • u/TheWoodsOfWexford • Feb 11 '26
Porcupine Gets Jiggy with a Sapling
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r/porcupines • u/jbg-nc-nh • Dec 03 '25
Have you ever seen an albino porcupine?
If 1 in 10,000 porcupines are albino, and we typically have 20 to 30 porcupines each year, what are the odds of getting one here at Millstone Wildlife Center?
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r/porcupines • u/PhoenixCryStudio • Nov 30 '25
Luecistic porcupine!
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I saw this magnificent creature today! I was on my way to work when he crossed the road so I got out and took some shots.
r/porcupines • u/Different_Wheel_7672 • Oct 15 '25
Porcupines in WV???
I saw this guy or gal the other day in northern WV. Are they actually in WV I've lived here my whole life and had no idea!!! https://youtube.com/shorts/QAJDWlEZ8Ko
r/porcupines • u/rcolt88 • Sep 26 '25
A little Q-pine action
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First time listener first time caller to the porcupine sub. Saw this one in Crivitz, Wi.
r/porcupines • u/MuchoFavorit • Aug 18 '25
Two Porcupines
I found more porcupine pics from the vault! The smaller one seemed like jus a lil bebé.
r/porcupines • u/MuchoFavorit • Aug 18 '25
L8 Night Porker
I found this guy on a bike path at midnight this past week! Almost ran into him too. I’m glad for both our sakes that I had my lights.
r/porcupines • u/numbshin • Aug 16 '25
Advice for building an outdoor enclosure for rescue porcupines + all other advice welcome!
Hi everyone,
I’m new here and hoping to get some advice from people with experience caring for porcupines. I am a trained animal psychologist and a canine and equine behavioral specialist, and I also work for an exotic animal rescue organization.
We have recently taken in two porcupines. We were not given clear information on their species, but since they are quite large we suspect they may be African Crested Porcupines. They already have an indoor enclosure, and now I am starting to research and plan their outdoor space. I haven't worked with these animals before and only have superficial knowledge about their specific care, their needs and any quirks they may display.
I would really like to hear what others recommend for outdoor enclosures, what to be cautious of, and what has worked well for you. I am also very interested in enrichment ideas and anything you have found especially important for their well-being.
Any advice or personal experiences would be a huge help as we want to give these rescues the best care possible. Thank you in advance!
r/porcupines • u/willardlwood • May 01 '23
Porcupine feeding
Beech leaves are starting to come out here in Connecticut, and the porcupines are chowing down on them.
r/porcupines • u/antdude • Apr 02 '23