Meet Charlotte, The Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine from the Americas

The video introduces Charlotte, a prehensile tailed porcupine, highlighting her unique defense mechanism of raising her spines to appear larger when threatened. Charlotte resides in the forests of Central and South America, where she feeds on bark, leaves, and roots. Her long, curved claws make her an adept climber. Despite their formidable self-defense, these porcupines face threats from humans who hunt them for food, and their population is affected by habitat loss.

What is the primary function of the prehensile tailed porcupine's spines?

• To help them climb trees

• To provide a defense mechanism

• To store food

• To attract mates

Where does Charlotte, the prehensile tailed porcupine, spend most of her life?

• In the forests of Central and South America

• In the deserts of Africa

• In the mountains of Europe

• In the grasslands of Australia

What does Charlotte primarily eat?

• Fish and amphibians

• Insects and small animals

• Fruits and flowers

• Bark, leaves, and roots

What feature makes Charlotte an adept climber?

• Her sharp teeth

• Her strong tail

• Her long, curved claws

• Her short, thick spines

What are the main threats to the prehensile tailed porcupine's population?

• Predation by large birds

• Climate change

• Competition with other porcupines

• Hunting by humans and habitat loss