What a cool critter to see from a chairlift. I had no idea but apparently porcupines are excellent climbers and can go straight up a tree the same day they’re born. Pop quiz: How many quills do you think a porcupine usually has? (ANSWER BELOW).

ANSWER: On average, a porcupine has 30,000 quills.

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