Trinidad an Tobago Mammals
The Prehensile-tailed Porcupine Coendu prehensilis, is found in forested areas of Trinidad. It is nocturnal and sleeps in the canopy during the day. During the night they feed on flowers, fruit and nuts, including the seeds of large fruit. While Porcupines are seldom seen on forest walks their presence is often betrayed by their pungent odor. Despite this sign, they are difficult to detect as they usually choose trees with dense foliage or vines in which they can conceal themselves.
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