There are two species in SA - the Cape (large - probably the one Dave saw) &
the Crested (this one - somewhat smaller). I picked up quite a few quills
this morning & my Lab is limping around so he must have been pricked a
couple of times. Some years ago, a friend's Golden Lab had to be put down
after both eyes were damaged. The North American species must be a tough
customer given your weather conditions. Not surprisingly, they appear to
have a lot more hair interspersed with the quills.
Alan C (aka Wisselstroom)
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From: Bruce Walker
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 10:43 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: GESO: Porcupine
I've never seen those quills closeup before; boy they look vicious.
Good thing you got your dog away without incident! Porcupines are
native to Ontario too, but I've only ever seen one in a zoo.
On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 11:32 AM, Alan C <[email protected]> wrote:
Had some excitement in the garden this evening. Our Lab was barking madly
at
something in the undergrowth. There was a rattling sound (much like the
rattlers I have seen on TV) - it turned out he had cornered a porcupine.
They are not actually aggressive but present their rear end of sharp
quills
to any foe. Even Lions & Leopards avoid them for fear of facial injuries.
Having removed the Lab to safety, I grabbed my camera & carefully took a
few
shots. Hopefully the porcupine will move on during the night.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/sets/72157638732821406/\
K7 with DA 18-55.
Alan C (aka Wisselstroom)
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