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The porcupines found in North and South America are good climbers and spend much of their time in trees (but Old World porcupines stay on the ground).
In the winter New World porcupines eat bark and climb trees to find it. The females also resort to the trees to end the mating process.
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Do porcupines behave weird?
Every animal behaves differently, depending on what they eat, where they live, and what is around them. For example, in a porcupine's case, when it is being attacked by a predator, it will roll up into a ball and flash out its quills. For an omnivore living in the habitat they live in, no, porcupines do not behave weird.
Which prickly mammal curls into a ball when alarmed?
hedgehogs curl up into a ball when threatened
Are armadillos fierce?
If threatened. But they normally ball up as a defense
How do porcupines sleep and what are some interesting facts about their sleeping habits?
Porcupines sleep in trees or on the ground, curling up into a ball to protect themselves. They are mostly nocturnal, sleeping during the day and being active at night. Interestingly, porcupines are known to sleep for long periods, sometimes up to 18 hours a day.
What are facts about the porcupines?
some interesting facts about porcupines is 1.when they are born their eyes are open 2.in a few days porcupines can climb up a tree 3.porcupines are nocturnal
What do puffer fish do when threatened?
they puff up like a ball with spikes. It looks something like sea urchin when it puffs up.
Do cattipillers crawl up in a ball?
Yes, some caterpillars curl up into a ball as a form of defense mechanism when they feel threatened. This behavior helps protect them from predators and other dangers.
What is a spine-covered insectivore that curls up into a ball when threatened?
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Do cats eat porcupines?
No. Porcupines are too large for a snake to eat.
what do porcupines have on their backs?
spines look it up!
How do pythons defend themselves?
Pythons can strike in short sudden movements. If they feel threatened they will bite. They make their enemy aware that they may strike at any moment. They will curl up in a ball if they are felling threatened.
Is the defensive behavior of a porcupine an adaptation?
Yes. Porcupines will lower their heads and rush at a predator, or curl up protecting the soft underbelly. They cannot as some think, shoot their quills.
