Porcupine (Noun)
Meaning
Relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The North American porcupine is an herbivore, feeding on a diverse array of plant materials including bark, twigs, and leaves.
- As a defense mechanism, the porcupine can release its spines, which then detached and stuck to the skin of its predator.
- In some parts of the Americas, porcupine are hunted for their meat, often consumed as a delicacy.
- Being primarily nocturnal, the porcupine has poor eyesight but depends on its keen sense of smell and hearing to navigate its surroundings.
- Its slow movements, however, make the porcupine somewhat an easy target for skilled predators, including coyotes and mountain lions.