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Porcupine Porcupine Range Map

Order Rodentia, Family Erethizontidae

Range in Washington: Statewide.
Habitat: Forested areas.
Diet: Herbivore; twigs, leaves of trees.
Identification: Quills cover body. Total length: 65-93 cm; tail: 15-30 cm; mass: 4-18 kg.
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