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No. Although they are both placental mammals, and both have sharp spines, porcupines are in the rodent family (from the order rodentia), but hedgehogs are from the family insectivora.
Porcupines are also much larger than hedgehogs.
What else can I help you with?
Is a hedgehog realted to a mole then a porcupine?
Actually, the hedgehog is related to the shrew. And ironically, not to the porcupine. Hope this helped!
Is a hedgehog is bigger than a porcupine?
Typical porcupine - 30,000 quills Typical hedgehog - 6,000 quills
Name a spine covered mammal?
porcupine hedgehog
What is a hedgehog more like?
a hedgehog is more like a porcupine
Is a hedgehog pointier than a porcupine?
No.
What is a spiny-skinned animal called?
Hedgehog or porcupine
What is the rodent like animal with spikes?
Hedgehog or porcupine.
Is a hedgehog more like a peccary an anteater or a pocupine?
a porcupine
What is Old English for hedgehog?
Porcupine! please see: http://home.comcast.net/~modean52/oeme_dictionaries.htm The O.E for hedgehog is , simply: ' igl '
Which animal defends itself in its burrow by using its body as a barrier?
The hedgehog and the porcupine.
Who is better porcupine or hedgehog?
They are completely different creatures, each has their advantages and disadvantages.
Why is one animal called a hedgehog and the other porcupine?
Because they are different animals.
