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Porcupine in a tree

Posted by Jess Prody,
North Country explorer from Elk River, Minnesota
February 22, 2016 —

I was walking through the woods when my dogs started sniffing around a tree. I looked down at a large pile of droppings, and then looked up to see this little guy/girl wondering why they were being disturbed.

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Erika Barthelmess

Is this the tree on the SLU Kip tract? If so, I've been watching this little gal (or fella). Glad the dogs didn't have a personal meeting.

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Jess Prody

It was out on one of the Indian River trails. I was very happy they didn't have a direct encounter, either. There may have been one of some sort earlier, because Thor came back during another point on our walk with a single quill stuck in his nose. I will be a bit more vigilant about their trips into the woods when I go there next time. Also, if you're looking for another place for students to collect porcupine signs, this would be a great place!

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