Canada Porcupine (Noun)
Meaning
Porcupine of northeastern North America with barbed spines concealed in the coarse fur; often gnaws buildings for salt and grease.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Canada porcupine is well-known for its unique adaptations that allow it to survive in cold climates with limited food sources.
- Porcupines like the Canada porcupine have a specialized digestive system that lets them break down the cellulose in plant cell walls.
- Salt-starved Canada porcupines will often gnaw on building materials in search of this essential nutrient in many environments.
- These primordial animals like the Canada porcupine represent some of the last remaining members of a bygone era in the evolution of mammals.
- Despite the protection afforded by their barbed spines, Canada porcupines are still important food sources for a variety of predators.