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How many quills does a porcupine have?

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∙ 16y ago
Updated: 12/22/2022

The average porcupine has approximately 30,000 quills. These quills are specially designed hairs and are very sharp and have a barbed tip. They are used as a defense mechanism and only used when the porcupine feels threatened. 3,ooo

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How many quills are on an average porcupine?

it has about 30,000 quills


How many quills does a adult porcupine have?

An adult porcupine can have up to 30,000 quills on its body.


What has many quills?

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How many quills does an adult porcupine have?

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How many quills can a porcupine lose?

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Over 30,000.


Does a porcupine have quills?

A porcupine has quills to defend themselves against harm's way (defend them from predators).


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