Prehensile-tailed Porcupines are a nocturnal species found in the tropical forests of South America, including Brazil. They are covered in short, thick quills that help protect them from predators and are able to use their tail like another limb/hand.

Scientific Name Coendou prehensilis

Range Northern region of South America

Location in the Zoo Next to the bug house

Cool Animal Fact A group of porcupines is known as a “prickle”