North American Porcupine
(Erethizon dorsatum)
USA and Canada – "Teddy Bear," your heart will melt when you see this precious boy, a face that all will love, captive-born and bottle-raised so he's gentle. And no, he can't throw his quills! Recommended for stage-style programs and school-age audiences, ages 6 years and up. Not available for Party Pets programs, as he's rather large and does sport a very distinctive porcupine "eau de cologne."