Are Hedgehogs Related To Porcupines?

The video explores the differences and similarities between hedgehogs and porcupines, focusing on their physical characteristics and teeth. While both animals have quills, they are not closely related. Porcupines are rodents with ever-growing teeth, while hedgehogs belong to the Yulipotifla group and have sharp, non-growing teeth. The video also touches on convergent evolution, where similar traits evolve in unrelated species. Additionally, a Skillshare class on paper quilling is promoted.

What is the main reason people often think hedgehogs and porcupines are related?

• They both eat the same food.

• They both are nocturnal.

• They both live in the same habitat.

• They both have quills.

How many species of porcupines are there?

• 29

• 36

• 17

• 44

Which group of mammals do porcupines belong to?

• Yulipotifla

• Marsupials

• Rodents

• Carnivores

What is a unique feature of porcupine teeth?

• They have three incisors.

• They are sharp and pointed.

• They are ever-growing.

• They have canines.

Which family do hedgehogs belong to?

• Rodents

• Yulipotifla

• Carnivores

• Marsupials

What is convergent evolution?

• The process where species evolve to become extinct.

• The process where species evolve to become more diverse.

• The process where two species evolve to become identical.

• The process where similar traits evolve independently in different species.

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