The Old World porcupines of Eurasia and Africa are not very closely related to any of the New World species. There are about 11 species, some with extremely long spines. The largest ones can weigh 60 ...
The world's oldest captive Mexican porcupine has died at the Lake Superior Zoo, officials announced Tuesday. Juanita, a 27-year-old female, was the oldest Mexican porcupine in the captive management ...