Porcupines do not launch their quills when attacked. This is simply a myth. They will often try to hide or escape, but when unable to do either, porcupines will fight by striking assailants with their tails.
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Porcupines do not launch their quills when attacked. This is simply a myth. They will often try to hide or escape, but when unable to do either, porcupines will fight by striking assailants with their tails.