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Porcupine quiz

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The questions

  1. 1

    Why are they called porcupine?

    Answer: Because in Old French word "porc" means pig and "spine" means thorn

  2. 2

    What do we call baby porcupine?

    • Cubs
    • Porcupette
    • Pups

    Answer: Porcupette

  3. 3

    Are porcupines mammals?

    • No
    • Yes

    Answer: Yes

  4. 4

    Can porcupines climb the trees?

    • No, never
    • Only if they fly
    • Yes

    Answer: Yes

  5. 5

    What does a porcupine do when it feels threatened?

    Answer: A porcupine may raise its quills, turn its back toward the danger, and rattle its quills to warn other animals to stay away.

  6. 6

    Are porcupines usually covered in fur as well as quills?

    • No, only feathers
    • No, only quills
    • Yes

    Answer: Yes

  7. 7

    How many legs does a porcupine have?

    • Four
    • They got no legs
    • Two

    Answer: Four

  8. 8

    Can a porcupine shoot its quills at you?

    • No
    • Yes, like arrows
    • Yes, like water guns

    Answer: No