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Today's hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry 5 p.m.)

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Today's hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry 5 p.m.)

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Today's hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entry 5 p.m.)

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November 08, 2019

Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine Born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

There is a prickle of excitement at Small Mammal House where keepers discovered that Beatrix, a 2-year-old prehensile-tailed porcupine, gave birth to a porcupette.

Prehensile-tailed porcupine Quillbur at the Small Mammal House.

February 01, 2019

New at the Zoo: Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine, Quillbur

Don’t let his prickly appearance deter you – Quillbur is a very friendly porcupine! Get to know our new prehensile-tailed porcupine in this Q&A with Small Mammal House keepers.

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Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine Born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo

New at the Zoo: Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine, Quillbur

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