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What is a porcupine?

What is a porcupine? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. Any of several rodents of either of the taxonomic families Hystricidae (Old World porcupines) or Erethizontidae (New World porcupines), both from the infraorder Hystricognathi, noted for their sharp spines or quills, which are raised when the animal is attacked or surprised.
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In short, the male antelope underscores the importance of self-protection, and his spiky mane evokes defense of the sort a porcupine might offer.
It has been over 50 years since porcupine quillwork was used as the primary decorative motif on Gwich'in jackets, slippers, and gloves.
On a night drive expect to see an array of nocturnal animals such as the lesser bushbaby, porcupine and antbears.
The porcupine fish's spines are set into its skin, erecting only when the fish is threatened.
For example, the porcupine is defenseless except for its quills, the deer vulnerable except for its speed.
Conch are the favorite food for lobster, sting rays, tulip shells, crabs, octopus, turtles and porcupine fish.

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