North American Porcupine
(Erethizon dorsatum)
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![Photo of a North American Porcupine](/static/species/speciesinfo/northamericanporcupine/images/porcupine_in_tree.jpg)
Highly arboreal and good climbers, porcupines are often found in trees and will climb when threatened. Photo by USFWS.