Porcupine - Wikipedia
Porcupines occupy a small range of habitats in tropical and temperate parts of Asia, Southern Europe, Africa, and North and South America. They live in forests and deserts, rocky outcrops, …
Porcupine - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal Corner
Porcupine habitats range from deserts, forests and grasslands. Some species of New World porcupines live in trees, however, Old World porcupines are exclusively terrestrial (ground …
North American porcupine - Smithsonian's National Zoo
Besides forests, porcupines can also be found in grasslands, desert shrub communities and even tundra. In the wild, they are known to live as long as 18 years. Porcupines are generalists, …
Where Do Porcupines Live and Sleep? What’s Their Habitat?
Dec 15, 2025 · What is the habitat of a porcupine? Porcupines are extremely versatile and can thrive in a variety of environments, from grassy grasslands to dry deserts and snow-covered …
Porcupine - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Porcupines are incredibly adaptable creatures, thriving in a wide array of habitats across three continents. Their distribution is a testament to their resilience and ability to exploit diverse …
North American Porcupine - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures
Having the northernmost range of all porcupines, these rodents occur throughout much of North America, from the Arctic Ocean to northern Mexico. They inhabit most of Alaska and Canada, …
Porcupine | Size, Diet, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 19, 2025 · Its range extends from Canada to northern Mexico, although it is absent from the southeastern United States. It is sometimes seen during the day, and it is the only New World …
Porcupine - U.S. National Park Service
Apr 11, 2025 · Porcupines are slow-moving creatures, often seen ambling through the forest or scrubland in search of food. While they may not appear very strong or athletic, another primary …
North American porcupine - Wikipedia
The North American porcupine migrated from South America, where all New World porcupines or hystricomorphs evolved. Erethizon appeared in North America shortly after the two continents …
Erethizon dorsatum (North American porcupine)
Porcupines live in open tundra, deciduous forests, and desert chaparral. Porcupine habitat varies geographically. In the Pacific Northwest, these animals are primarily ground dwelling. In New …