Animals+in+the+Wild+-+Porcupine

__**There are many facts about the Porcupine.**__


 * They are rodents.
 * They are known for there coat of sharp spines, or quills that defend them from predators.
 * They are the second largest Rodent in the world after the Beaver.
 * Most porcupines are about 63 to 91 cm long, with an 20- to 25- cm long tale.
 * There weight is between 12 and 35 pounds.
 * They are rounded, large, and slow.
 * They have different kinds of shades, such as brown and unusual white.
 * The Porcupine is a combination of a Latin for pig and French for spine.