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Why are porcupines quills important?

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∙ 15y ago
Updated: 10/8/2023

They provide the porcupine with it's primary means of defense against predation .

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Do porcupines shoot out their quills?

No, porcupines don't shoot out their quills.


Do porcupines shoot quills?

No, porcupines cannot shoot their quills.


Do porcupines shoot quills out?

No, porcupines don't shoot out their quills.


How far can porcupines throw quills?

Porcupines do not throw their quills.


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Quills keep the porcupines safe from any predators.


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Do porcupines have quills on there belly's?

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How are porcupines harmful?

porcupines are harmful because their quills can be poisenous if get into you


How porcupines defend themselves?

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