Although the word "porcupine" means "quill pig" in Latin, porcupines are actually large rodents and have no relation to pigs. Different types of porcupines can be found around the world, each one ...

A huge exotic African crested porcupine has been spotted wandering around Spanaway over the last month. It's taking neighbors by surprise and pets too. Nickole Waite caught it trying to dig under her ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A sad day at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo. Homer, an African crested porcupine passed away Thursday morning from natural causes. The zoo says Homer was an extremely popular ...

African Porcupine Falls Head Over Quills for Bavarian Hound in Adorable Love Story originally appeared on Parade Pets. Dogs have an uncanny ability to connect with almost anyone they meet. Not only do ...

Roadside zoos have been part of the American landscape throughout its history. The “Snake Farm” in Texas has been entertaining visitors in the San Antonio and Austin areas for nearly sixty years, and ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Tanganyika Wildlife Park Director Mike Fouts brought in Quilliam, an African crested porcupine, to KSN’s Wild Side Wednesday afternoon. Fouts says African crested porcupines get ...

MADISON, Wis. -- Some furry friends are joining the Henry Vilas Zoo. Two male Cape porcupines Hami and Nugget have cleared their quarantine period and are now visible to the public. They are located ...

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — If you’re looking for a fitness influencer to takes notes from, Oregon Zoo’s spiky senior citizen Nolina stays fit with power walks. Nolina’s fitness routine is “on point,” ...

A huge exotic African crested porcupine has been spotted wandering around Spanaway over the last month. It's taking neighbors by surprise and pets too. Nickole Waite caught it trying to dig under her ...