March 19 16:50
In the Krasnoyarsk Flora and Fauna Park “Roev Ruchey” they talked about the characteristics of porcupine quills and how they protect personal boundaries.
According to park experts, the porcupine does not attack first. His 30 thousand needles are not a weapon of attack, but a way of communication so that people do not approach him. At first They they warn – with a stomp, a snort, a demonstration of needles. Then they give you a chance to retreat. And only as a last resort force is used.
“It has two types of needles. Long and flexible – up to 40 centimeters – they serve to intimidate. Short, but sharp as daggers, intended for serious conversation if intimidation does not work. There is a myth that it’s time to dispel once and for all: The porcupine does not shoot quills. Under no circumstances. To no one and nandwhen. This legend dates back to ancient times,” told in “Swarm Creek”.
Porcupines They live either alone or in stable pairs. They dig deep holes with several exits – in case one of the two needs personal space.
Now in “Swarm Creek” There are two crested porcupines.
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