*** About Porcupines: Porcupines are large rodents known for their coat of sharp spines, or quills, that they can use as a defense mechanism against predators. Primarily nocturnal animals, they are found in various habitats across North and South America, and Asia. They feed mainly on leaves, herbs, twigs, and green vegetation. The North American porcupine commonly inhabits coniferous forests and is a solitary creature except during the mother-young or mating interactions. Their quills are a marvel of nature's engineering, designed to detach easily upon contact with predators and are barbed for adherence. Porcupines play significant ecological roles in their habitats, particularly through their role in tree pruning which influences forest structure and regeneration.

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