Brazilian Porcupine
Brazilian Porcupine
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| オマキヤマアラシ | |||
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| AKA | Prehensile-tailed porcupine
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| Romaji | Omakiyamaarashi
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| Debut | Kemono Friends (2015 Game) | ||
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| Scientific Name | Coendou prehensilis
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| Distribution | South America
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| Diet | Herbivore
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| Avg. Lifespan | 15 years
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| Read More | Brazilian porcupine
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| Brazilian Porcupine | Manga | Nexon Game |
Brazilian Porcupine is a type of Rodent Friend that first appeared in the original Kemono Friends mobile game.
Appearance
Brazilian Porcupine appears as a spunky and tough friend with a pop-punk aesthetic. This is reflected in her challenging vermilion eyes, smug smile, confident stance, and dynamic color palette. Her hair is spiky and angular, taupe-colored and streaked with an electric yellow. Her animal features include small rounded ears and a shaggy tail. Around her neck she wears a yellow studded collar, which match her black studded bracelets. Along with that, a short sleeve dress shirt unbuttoned at the collar, a loose yellow tie, and a pleated skirt striped in the same colors as her hair. On her legs, she dons black thigh highs, and spiked combat boots. Definitively, large spines protrude from her back.
Series Appearances
| Media | Role | First Appearance | |
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| 2015 | Nexon Game | ↪ Minor character, playable | |
| 2015 | Kemono Friends: Welcome to Japari Park! | ↪ Background character | Chapter 18 |
In Real Life
The Brazilian Porcupine is a large rodent that can be found living in/around Brazil, Venezuela, and Argentina.
These peculiar animals are nocturnal, spending most of their times in trees. They're famous for their unusual quills, which are used as a defense mechanism to ward off/injure predators.
Their quills are grey and white, with a tint of yellow on the base. These quills cover the entire animal, with the exception of the nose and belly. Their prehensile tail can be used to grasp branches, which is a useful adaptation for a creature that spends the majority of its life on the treetops. Baby porcupines are born with orange hair, open eyes and the ability to climb. Just like other porcupines, Brazilian porcupines have a herbivorous diet consisting of shoots, roots, leaves, and flowers.
References
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/prehensile-tailed-porcupine