Mammal Known for Its Covering of Spiny Quills

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Cats, Group 1732, Puzzle 5 (Slow Blinking).

Question is: Mammal Known for Its Covering of Spiny Quills

and the answer is: PORCUPINE

Word Meaning:

PORCUPINE — Any of several rodents of either of the taxonomic families Hystricidae (Old World porcupines) or Erethizontidae (New World porcupines), both from the infraorder Hystricognathi, noted for their sharp spines or quills, which are raised when the animal is attacked or surprised.

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