WASHINGTON – The National Zoo may be shy a panda after the departure of Bao Bao earlier this week, but now it’s up one porcupine. The zoo announced Friday the birth of a prehensile-tailed porcupine.

Did you know that baby porcupines are called porcupettes? The tiny animals are born with soft quills that harden within hours, and have a steep learning curve to go from baby to full-grown, ...

Zoo's Adorable Video of Baby Porcupine Exploring Has Everyone in Love originally appeared on PetHelpful. There's nothing better than watching a baby animal explore the world. They're so curious and ...

A baby North American porcupine was born at a Utah zoo, officials announced. Getty Images/iStockphoto A baby porcupine is “growing like a weed” at a zoo in Utah, officials said. The “bundle of quills” ...

A tiny baby porcupine peeks shyly from its hiding spot, offering an irresistibly cute glimpse of its innocent curiosity.