Brush-tail Porcupine (Noun)
Meaning
Porcupine with a tuft of large beaded bristles on the tail.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The brush-tail porcupine is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
- A distinctive feature of the brush-tail porcupine is the long, stiff quills on its body and the tuft of large beaded bristles on its tail.
- The brush-tail porcupine uses its sharp quills and the tuft of bristles on its tail for defense against predators.
- In the wild, the brush-tail porcupine is primarily a nocturnal animal and spends most of its time on the ground or in low-lying vegetation.
- The brush-tail porcupine is also known for its ability to climb trees, where it can feed on leaves, fruits, and flowers.