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How do porcupines sleep without getting pricked by their own quills?

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Candace Okuneva ∙

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Updated: 3/16/2025

Porcupines have a special layer of muscle that helps them control their quills, allowing them to sleep without getting pricked.

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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.


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.


Why do porcupines have quills?

Quills keep the porcupines safe from any predators.


How long until porcupines get there quills?

the porcupine is born with its quills a@#$@#*.


How far can porcupines throw there quills?

they dont shoot there quils


Do porcupines have quills on there belly's?

no


How many quills does a porcupines have on its body?

over 30,000 quills


How porcupines defend themselves?

Porcupines defend themselves with their quills.


How are porcupines harmful?

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

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