MAMMALS
North American Porcupine
63–103 cmLength
3.3–9.5 kgWeight
18 yearsLifespan
210 daysGestation
Mammal 63–103 cm long. Nocturnal. Lives in forests and in conifers. Feeds on plants. Forages by climbing.
There are 1,272 observations of North American Porcupine in Québec, mostly in Capitale-Nationale, Estrie and Outaouais, and it has been reported in 15 of the 17 regions. They peak in May and June and become rare from November to March.
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