The product photo shows an example of our stock. It is similar to the size and shape of the specimen you will receive, but it may vary in color and pattern.
Approximate size: 6–8in
Interesting fact:
Porcupines are one of the largest rodents in the United States with their height ranging between 2-3 feet and weighing about 20lbs. While porcupines are cute and cuddly looking, they also carry about 30,000 of these sharp quills on their bodies at a time. Many believe that these quills shoot out of the animal’s body for defense, but in actuality they work their way into the skin of the predator at a rate of 1mm per hour.
These quills aren’t just for protection, but also for art. Quillwork is one of the oldest artforms dating back to the 6th century. Native Americans will bend, dye, and add beads onto the quills creating a colorful array of patterns. The Arapaho and Odawa are known to make images of sacred beings and their cultural connection to nature.
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