About our porcupine
Our porcupines, Elvis and Priscilla, are a newer addition to the farm! They love vegetables and are very friendly with our staff.
Fun facts about porcupines
30,000 quills
An adult porcupine has about 30,000 quills covering its body. Quills are actually modified hairs with sharp tips and barbed ends that make them difficult to remove.
Myth busting
Contrary to popular belief, porcupines cannot "shoot" their quills. The quills are only released when something comes into direct contact with them.
Excellent climbers
Porcupines are skilled climbers with strong claws and flexible feet. They spend much of their time in trees, where they're safe from most ground predators.
Herbivorous diet
Porcupines are herbivores that eat bark, leaves, twigs, and roots. They have strong teeth that never stop growing, perfect for gnawing on wood and tough plant material.