Porcupine and Berries is a photograph by Marty Fancy which was uploaded on January 20th, 2013.
Porcupine and Berries
The North American porcupine, Erethizon dorsatum, is a large rodent that is common in Utah. On Antelope Island the can be found in the Russian Olive... more
by Marty Fancy
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Porcupine and Berries
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Marty Fancy
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The North American porcupine, Erethizon dorsatum, is a large rodent that is common in Utah. On Antelope Island the can be found in the Russian Olive trees (Elaeagnus angustifolia L). They eat the berries, twigs and bark. in wetlands, deserts, and shrub-land habitats. Porcupine winter dens may be found in hollow trees and logs, small caves and rock piles. Porcupine incisors are orange-to-red in color thanks to their high iron content. The iron is incorporated into the enamel layer during tooth development, giving these teeth their characteristic rusty color.
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