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Scientific Classification
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Mammalia
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Scientific Name
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N/A
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Size
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Up to 2.5 ft. long
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Weight
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Up to 60 lbs.
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Special Physical Traits
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Long, sharp quills
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Life Span
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Varies by species
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Habitat
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Forests, deserts, mountains, hillsides, rocky cliffs, and more
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Diet
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Herbivore
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Social Lifestyle
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Solitary
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Favorite Food Source
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Varies by species
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Predators
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Humans, fishers, coyotes, cougars, bobcats, wolves, lynx
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Location
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North, Central, and South America, Africa, Asia, parts of Europe
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Conservation Status
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Varies by species
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