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brush-tail porcupine

/ˈbrʌʃ teɪl ˈpɔːrkjʊpaɪn/

Traducción: Especie de puercoespín africano que se distingue por un mechón o cepillo de cerdas largas en la punta de la cola, usado para defensa y equilibrio.

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/ˈbrʌʃ teɪl ˈpɔːrkjʊpaɪn/formalscientific
  • esEspecie de puercoespín africano que se distingue por un mechón o cepillo de cerdas largas en la punta de la cola, usado para defensa y equilibrio.

A type of porcupine native to Africa, characterized by a long, brush-like tuft of bristles at the tip of its tail, used for defense and balance.

  1. A type of rodentB2formal

    A medium-sized, nocturnal rodent covered in sharp quills, native to Africa and parts of Asia.

    espuercoespín de cola de cepillo

    • The brush-tail porcupine is known for its distinctive bushy tail.
    • We spotted a brush-tail porcupine foraging for roots at night.
    • Unlike some other porcupines, the brush-tail porcupine can climb trees.