Too Close for Comfort- Like all porcupines, the Brazilian porcupine defends itself with sharp quills that pierce the flesh of an intruder that comes too close.
Latin name: Coendou prehensilis Length: 1.7 ft Weight: Up to 11 lbs Lifespan: 12 to 17 yrs Habitat: Tropical rainforest Diet: Leaves, bark, fruits, shoots and small animals Range: Northern and eastern South America