WONDER #1313: Can Porcupines Shoot Their Quills?

Question 1 of 3

The porcupine’s Latin name means what?

1. knife mouse
2. quill pig
3. razor back
4. needle hog

Question 2 of 3

Which of the following animals is most often punctured by the porcupine’s quills?

1. porcupine
2. bear
3. lion
4. bobcat

Question 3 of 3

A North American porcupine can have how many quills on its body?

1. 30
2. 300
3. 3,000
4. 30,000

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