Porcupines, which are the second largest member of the rodent family (Rodentia) and in the Beaver State (named after the largest member of the Rodentia), are classified as an unprotected species. But ...

While their diet consists of buds and shoots, leaves and bark, porcupines absolutely crave salt. They gnaw through sweaty canoe paddles and boat oars. If they come across any cloth soaked with sweat, ...