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Historic Porcupette Birth Brings Joy and a Special 'Emotional Support Log' to Washington Zoo
Photo: Seth Abramczyk / Unsplash
For the first time in 121 years, the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Washington has welcomed a newborn porcupette to first-time parents Nigel and Quillow. The healthy baby prehensile-tailed porcupine is thriving with the help of a specially selected 'emotional support log' to climb on.
For the first time in 121 years, the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Washington has welcomed a newborn porcupette to first-time parents Nigel and Quillow. The healthy baby prehensile-tailed porcupine is thriving with the help of a specially selected ’emotional support log’ to climb on.