Porcupine Factoids

• Baby porcupines are called "porcupettes"
• The common porcupine is a good swimmer, its hollow quills help keep it afloat
• Native Americans used to kill porcupines for their quills which they dyed and used to decorate clothing, jewelry and other items. Nowadays, they corner a porcupine and tap its back with a Styrofoam paddle to collect all the quills they need.
• A group of porcupines is called a "prickle"

From Colorado Outdoors, Vol. 58, no. 1 (p. 54)