Q1) The dictionary definition of a porcupine is_______?

A large rodent known for its coat of sharp spines, or quills that defend it from predators.

Q2) There are in the world _________ species of porcupines?

Q3) Porcupines occupy a wide range of habitats in tropical and temperate parts of Americas, Italy, Africa and _______?

Q4) The tree porcupines (Coedou, Sphiggurus, and Echinoprocta) contain __________ species.

Q5) The porcupines feed on leaves, twigs and green plants and has a ravenous appetite for salt? True or False?

Q6) Predators of the porcupine include __________?

Q7) The tree porcupines (Coedou, Sphiggurus, and Echinoprocta) contain __________ species.

Q8) Mating habits of the porcupine are rather bizarre; the male approaches the female with embraces and nose-rubbing, if receptive, she allows him to spray her with _________.

Q9) For protection the North American porcupine has over ________ barbed quills on its back and tail. Some quills can be up to a foot long (30 cm.)

Q10) Porcupines on average live _____ years in the wild.