Porcupine Quiz

What is the meaning of the name "porcupine"?

• Pointy animal

• Quill pig

• Rodent creature

• Spiky mammal

How do porcupines defend themselves against predators?

• They shoot their quills

• They hide in trees

• They whirl around with quills raised

• They play dead

What do porcupines primarily eat during the winter?

• Buds and flowers

• Leaves and grass

• Bark and evergreen needles

• Fruits and nuts

Why do porcupines gnaw at things such as picnic tables, rake handles, cabins, and shoes?

• To find food

• To sharpen their quills

• To keep their teeth worn down

• To build their homes

Where do North American porcupines live?

• Only in Canada

• Throughout North America

• Only in the United States

• In the Arctic regions

How many babies does a mother porcupine typically give birth to at one time?

• Two

• Three

• One

• Four

What is unique about baby porcupines when they are born?

• They are born blind.

• They can walk right away.

• They have no quills.

• They are born in water.

How long does it take for a baby porcupine's quills to become stiff after they are born?

• 24 hours

• A few weeks

• A few hours

• Immediately

For how long does a baby porcupine nurse from its mother?

• About two months

• About four months

• About six months

• About one year

Which of the following is NOT listed as a predator of porcupines?

• Cougars

• Wolves

• Bears

• Eagles