Erethizon dorsatum:A rodent with short strong legs and tons of quills. They prefer a diet of berries and tree bark. They are able to climb trees due to their soft paws and sharp claws.
Oddly, I have kind of a history with these little guys. There was a cave that I liked to explore when I was younger that was the home of a family of porcupines. They are funny little guys. The whole throwing quills thing is a big myth. When frightened, they run a bit then stop quickly. I think, hoping to have what is running behind them run into them. Its funny to see them. On the whole, they are really charming and cute. I saw this one a couple houses down the road, on the way to work.
