How Long Do Porcupines Live?

As homeowners, we sometimes get critters under our houses, sheds, porches, or decks. At times, wildlife like possums tend to set up camps where they find food and safety. You might wake up one day to your trash scattered and little paw prints in the dirt surrounding the trash cans. You may even find, to …

Deer are majestic creatures that people have long been interested in observing and trying to figure out what they are all about. We know for certain that their antlers come off of them at some point, but people always wonder how that happens and why. There is even a rumor that the deer eat their …

Imagine standing next to one of the tallest and oldest species still alive today–and taller than the tallest dinosaur ever recorded. The Sitka Spruce are some of the oldest trees in America and they reach towards the sky at an impressive 180 feet, about the height of a 17 story building. There are places in America …

You might be wondering why raccoons make all those different noises. Well, there are a few reasons. The most common noise that raccoons make is called screaming. This is because it’s mating season, and the females are trying to find males in their territory. Males will also scream when fighting other males over territory or …

You can tell the difference between a moose, elk, or deer mainly by their size and their antlers. These aren’t the only differences. Hopefully, by the time we are done exploring, you will be able to tell them apart with confidence. The first thing we need to emphasize is that while all moose and all …

Lizards are some of the most fascinating and diverse creatures on Earth. They come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and even live in a range of habitats from deserts to rainforests. But many people don’t know about these amazing animals because they think lizards are just small snakes or slow-moving slugs that only exist in …

Old trees are fascinating because they have seen history unfold. All the ancient trees have been through more than any person alive today, considering the UK’s oldest forests are home to trees that are thousands of years old. But that isn’t the only reason why old trees are so special. The oldest trees are better …

When we hear the word wolverine, we may automatically think of the famous X-men character. However, a wolverine is actually a weasel-like mammal that is found in remote areas of the Northern Hemisphere, such as North America, Europe, and Asia. Wolverines are known for their strength and ferocity and are even known to take down …

Domestic canines usually bark most of all creatures. However, many animals besides dogs bark, according to Katherine Lord of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Coyotes Coyotes sound the most like a dog of all other creatures. That makes sense when you think about the genius and species name. In English, Canis latrans translates as “dog …

Porcupines (Erethizon dorsatum Linnaeus), also known as the North American, Canadian, or common porcupine, do not hibernate. During the winter, they wander away from their den and feed on tree bark. Porcupines climb trees by grasping the bark with their hind legs and propping themselves on branches with their tails. When they finish eating, they …

Tell Me About the Porcupine Porcupines are large rodents covered with over thirty thousand prickly quills. The stiff quills cover their bodies everywhere except their soft fur-covered stomachs. The fur is brown, yellow to black. They are the second-largest rodent globally, second to the capybara, which is almost double their weight. The average porcupine weighs …

What Are Porcupines? Porcupines are considered rodents. They have brown, yellow fur and stiff quills covering their bodies everywhere except their soft fur-covered stomachs. They are the second-largest rodent in North America, second to the American Beaver, which is almost double their weight. The average American porcupine weighs only about 20 pounds, and their length …

Penguins, geese, ducks, albatrosses, coots, avocets, and flamingos are a few examples of birds that have webbed feet. Did you know that there are over 400 bird species with webbed feet? Webbing between the toes is a feature of swimming among certain birds. The webbed feet help the bird to be more effective in the water. Additionally, …

Coyotes eat just about anything they come across, most of which is some form of meat. They often hunt deer, fish, crustaceans, snakes – yes, snakes. And they do that pretty smoothly by teasing the snake long enough for it to straighten out. Once they’re uncoiled, the coyote can grab onto their head and begin …

What is the youngest rainforest in the world? Rainforests are the lungs of the earth. Tropical rainforests produce 40% of the Earth’s oxygen. Unfortunately, about half of the world’s tropical forests have disappeared as crops and animal farmland replace trees. In the Amazon, the world’s oldest rainforest, illegal logging destroys 18.7 million acres of rainforest …

If you’re like me and pretty much everyone else, the word “rainforest” tends to conjure up images of lush, green vegetation. The idea that it’s infertile can seem really insane – but it’s true. People who try to grow crops there find out pretty quickly that it’s just not going to go well. The question …

More than 70 percent of the earth’s surface is covered in water, so it’s unsurprising that we have so many different types of bodies of water. Rivers, oceans, lakes, ponds – there are many types to know. And sometimes, understanding the differences can be difficult – especially when most people can’t exactly agree on a …

Butterflies are beautiful creatures that fascinate people of all ages. Even dogs are enchanted by them. On the surface, butterflies appear to be unique – and they are. However, don’t be fooled into thinking there are no other creatures like a butterfly. There are quite a few animals that are similar to butterflies in one …