At the Zoo: Vegetables, leafy greens, fruits, leafeater biscuits and rodent pellets. Life Span. In the Wild: 5-7 years; In Human Care: up to 18 years.

Lifespan. North American Porcupines live up to 18 years. Reproduction. Porcupines breed only once a year with males competing for pre-estrous females.

Old World porcupines spend their life on the ground. They are somewhat social, sometimes traveling in pairs. They find shelter in caves, rock crevices, holes, ...

North American porcupines have a relatively long life expectancy, with some individuals reaching 30 years of age. Common causes of mortality include predation, ...

Lifespan. In the wild, they are known to live as long as 18 years. ; Food/Eating Habits. Porcupines are generalists, eating a wide range of plant material. Their ...

In captivity, where they are safe from predators and have a consistent food supply, porcupines can live longer, with lifespans extending up to 20 years or more.

13 февр. 2023 г. · Porcupines in captivity typically live around 18 years. This particular porcupine will soon turn two years old. We hope that with good care ...

Lifespan. Wild: 8–10 years. Captivity: 22 years. Reproduction. After a 150 day gestation, females give birth to 1–4 offspring called kids. The young weigh ...

Life span. 15 years in the wild; up to 20 years in captivity. Habitat. Hilly, rocky country, woodland savanna. Diet. Herbivorous. Gestation. 90 to 110 days.