What is this mystery beast photographed in Maine?

An immigrant…

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they are cute. I used to see them when out mountain biking in the Cascades back in 80s - 90s. funny li’l creatures, I would stop and just watch 'em munch away, minding their own porcupine self. never saw any porcupette(s), however.

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Yeah, it’s odd. I see baby skunks all the time in the spring/summer (also adorable), but never seen a porcupette out and about.
Turns out they’re on their own pretty quickly:

And another adorable fact I just learned: a mother and her young are considered a family group, called a prickle.

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That’s what they want you to believe!

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relax, that’s just my dog, gus.

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It’s clearly a weremuppet. Grover doesn’t do so well when the moon is full.

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Muppet skin is highly prized in some places

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OMG, they’re so cute! I just want to pet them all over.
Ouch, ouch, ouch, owie!

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