Wildlife Wednesday: Porcupines
Name:
Wildlife Wednesday: Porcupines
Date:
January 15, 2025
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST
Event Description:
Discover wildlife that calls Wisconsin's Northwoods home through Wildlife Wednesdays at Treehaven!
With about 30,000 sharp quills covering its body, a North American porcupine is a sight—or sensation—seldom forgotten! Damages caused by porcupine defenses, foraging, and other natural behaviors often cause them to be viewed with frustration, but there is much more to discover about this unique rodent and its role in Northwoods ecosystems. How does a porcupine survive winter without hibernating? What Northwoods predators are up to the challenge of preying on this formidable foe? And, most importantly of all, what do you call a baby porcupine? Through an indoor presentation with specimens, explore the life of a porcupine, discover the answers to these questions and more, and learn tips on observing perplexing porkies in the wild this winter!
All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
With about 30,000 sharp quills covering its body, a North American porcupine is a sight—or sensation—seldom forgotten! Damages caused by porcupine defenses, foraging, and other natural behaviors often cause them to be viewed with frustration, but there is much more to discover about this unique rodent and its role in Northwoods ecosystems. How does a porcupine survive winter without hibernating? What Northwoods predators are up to the challenge of preying on this formidable foe? And, most importantly of all, what do you call a baby porcupine? Through an indoor presentation with specimens, explore the life of a porcupine, discover the answers to these questions and more, and learn tips on observing perplexing porkies in the wild this winter!
All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
