A 6-year-old dog is on the mend after a harrowing encounter with porcupine quills led to a life-threatening condition.

But a look through my binoculars helped me to see its true identity — I was looking at a porcupine ... Those barbed quills have little “teeth” that face backward, which makes them quite difficult to ...

The prehensile-tailed porcupette was born to mom Quinn and dad Seamus on March 27, 2025, the Milwaukee County Zoo announced.

Their bodies are covered in short, thick quills, which typically lie flat but rise when the porcupine feels threatened, making them appear larger and more intimidating.Visitors can catch a glimpse ...

on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The business the couple started together, Tha Bomb Squad, provides dog waste removal services. Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsun-star.com The idea for a side business hit ...

The animal's body is covered in short, thick quills. The quills typically lie flat but rise when the porcupine feels threatened, making the animal appear larger. The porcupines are nocturnal and ...

The attack took place over the weekend near Nairobi National Park Michael Nied has been a digital news editor with PEOPLE since 2025. He has previously been published by Just Jared, PopCrush ...