Which animal uses its spines as a defense mechanism?
Category: Animal · Difficulty: easy
Hint: It can be quite prickly when threatened.
Answer
A porcupine
Explanation
Porcupines have sharp quills that they can use to deter predators.
This is an easy animal riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A porcupine.
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