I have sharp quills to protect my skin. When danger approaches, I roll up and spin. What am I?
Category: Animal · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Think of a creature that can make itself a ball.
Answer
A porcupine
Explanation
Porcupines and hedgehogs use their quills for defense.
This is an easy animal riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A porcupine.
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