Erethizon dorsatum
(Porcupine)
© Bryan Kelly-McArthur (Photo ID #126589)
Photographer's Submitted Details
Photo Location
Downie Creek, Lake Kinbasket BC BC
Photographer
Bryan Kelly-McArthur
Habitat
rocky edge to stream
Photo Date
June 12, 1992
Upload Date
March 05, 2021
Elevation (m)
1200
Latitude
Longitude
Photo ID #
126589
Comments
juvenile porcupine found on river bank while I was kayaking the remote Downie Creek. The parent had to be close by but this juvenile several times waddled up to me and bumped off the end of my paddle boot. I have seen this behavior also with baby skunks. May be an infant defense move