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It ducts its head to protect its unprotected face and underside, positions itself to where its tail is facing the foe, and backs itself into it. The quills stick in, and are hard to get out. If the quills get in the mouth, the offender might not be able to eat.
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∙ 15y agoA porcupine has quills to defend themselves against harm's way (defend them from predators).
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∙ 11y agohow do native americans use porcuepine quills as usefull
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∙ 12y agoas toothpicks?
They use the spikes to defend themselves against predators.
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∙ 12y agoits spikes of course!
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Which animals have quills?
a porcupine has quills
Does a porcupine have quills?
A porcupine has quills to defend themselves against harm's way (defend them from predators).
How many quills are on an average porcupine?
it has about 30,000 quills
How long until porcupines get there quills?
the porcupine is born with its quills a@#$@#*.
Are porcupine quills thin?
Porcupine quills can range from 6 cm to over 20 cm in thickness.
What are the sharp bristles of porcupine hair called?
Porcupine bristles are called 'quills'. The quills are large and hollow.
What would happen if porcupines didnt have quills?
The quills area porcupine's best defense. If a porcupine did not have any quills, it may not be able to defend itself.
What has many quills?
Porcupine
How does the opossum protect itself with its quills?
opossums do not have quills. You are thinking of the porcupine.
Are porcupines quills poisonous?
No, a porcupine's quills are not poisonous.
How do quills protect the porcupine?
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Are porcupine quills hollow?
yes
