Safari Ltd PorcupineSafari Ltd Porcupine The North American porcupine is one of the largest rodent species on the continent, and uses modified hairs known as quills to defend itself from attack. When that doesn t work, they can use their tree climbing skills or emit a skunk like odor to deter predators. They can have up to 30,000 quills covering their body. Safari Ltd Model 229329 Size in cm: 8. 5cm x 4. 2cm x 3. 8cm The Porcupine is part of the Wild Safari North