American porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
Classe
Ordre
Famille
Statut UICN
Contrary to popular belief, porcupines do not throw their quills. However, they sometimes release them when swinging their tail in the direction of a predator.
Reproduction
In Quebec, sexually mature at 1 year. Mating occurs between October and December. A single baby is born between mid-May and July after a gestation period of 7 months, and is weaned after 2-14 weeks.
Alimentation
Herbivorous, feeding on bark, sapwood, leaves, shoots and various plants.
Prédateurs
Fisher, wolverine, Canadian lynx, bobcat, coyote, cougar, gray wolf and certain birds of prey.
Longévité
Around 5 to 7 years in the wild and up to 10 years in captivity.
Forêt Laurentienne
Snapping turtle
Red fox
Raccoon
Bald eagle
Fisher
Striped skunk
Woodchuck
River otter
Snowshoe hare
Sandhill crane
Common goldeneye
Wolverine
Northern shoveler
Northern pintail
Mallard
Wood duck
Barnacle goose
