A 6-year-old dog is on the mend after a harrowing encounter with porcupine quills led to a life-threatening condition.

The quills of a porcupine are their best method of self-defense against attacks from people or dogs. Traditionally, several native peoples collect porcupine quills for ritual and decorative purposes.

The prehensile-tailed porcupette was born to mom Quinn and dad Seamus on March 27, 2025, the County Zoo announced.

Their bodies are covered in short, thick quills, which typically lie flat but rise when the porcupine feels threatened, making them appear larger and more intimidating.Visitors can catch a glimpse ...

After a long day of photographing wildlife, columnist Bill Danielson spots a porcupine munching on flower buds high in a ...

The animal's body is covered in short, thick quills. The quills typically lie flat but rise when the porcupine feels threatened, making the animal appear larger. The porcupines are nocturnal and ...