Porcupette Patient Update!

Porcupette Patient Update! 

From our friends at @rockymountainwildlifealliance, "Early last month, we got a call from our friends at Northern Colorado Wildlife Center about a baby porcupine who was orphaned and in rough shape. Once they stabilized her, the little porcupette was transferred to us for continued rehabilitation care. While we’ve had a handful of porcupines come through our center over the years, we’ve never had one this small!

This slow-moving, tree-loving baby quickly earned the nickname “North American sloth” from our staff due to her calm, slow, and methodical nature. And while her pace might be on the leisurely side, porcupines play an important role in Colorado’s ecosystems.

You can find North American porcupines throughout the state—especially in forested areas, foothills, and rocky canyons. They’re excellent climbers and spend much of their time in trees, munching on bark, twigs, and leaves. Their feeding habits may seem a little destructive, but they actually help shape healthy forests by pruning vegetation and creating habitat for other species.

Despite their famous quills, porcupines are gentle creatures who would much rather be left alone than pick a fight. And no—they can’t shoot their quills! (We promise, we’ve been up close.)

It's a privilege to be a part of this little one’s journey and we are excited to share more of her recovery with you. She’s growing strong—one slow, spiky step at a time. 🖤

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