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Quills on a porcupine are very loose to begin with. Over time they slowly begin to come out just like human hairs over time. Sometimes the can even shake a bit and send some quills flying BUT they cannot do this on purpose and are unaware of it and have no control oof where they go
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What are the spikes on porcupines called?
These are called quills. They come loose and get stuck in the skin of animals that they come in contact with.
Do porkcupine have spickes?
Yes, they are quills that come off in you like on a cactus.
Can porcupines live with out their quills?
they probably come out with the quills there but not sharp or sticking out as to they will not hurt the mothers soft belly, but a time goes by, they harden, sharpen, and sticking out when their mother will leave him soon.
Which animals have quills?
a porcupine has quills
Do zebras have quills?
No, zebras do not have quills.
Can porcupines shoot their quills at people?
no, that is a myth.The quills are very loosely attached to the skin, so the slightest touch will make them come off the porcupine and stick into you.
What is the duration of Quills?
The duration of Quills is 2.07 hours.
How many quills are on an average porcupine?
it has about 30,000 quills
How far can a porcupine shoot its quill?
Porcupines cannot shoot their quills; instead, they release them when threatened. The quills are barbed and easily detach upon contact, embedding themselves in predators. While a porcupine can’t actively shoot quills, they can flick their tails, causing quills to fall out and stick to an attacker if they come too close. The distance they may effectively reach is typically only a few feet.
Do porcupines shoot out their quills?
No, porcupines don't shoot out their quills.
How many quills does a porcupines have on its body?
over 30,000 quills
Are hedgehogs quills poisonous?
No, hedgehogs quills are not poisonous. :) newtest3
