brush-tail porcupine

• Espécie de porco-espinho que vive na África, caracterizada por um longo tufo de cerdas na ponta da cauda, usado para defesa e equilíbrio.

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.

   porco-espinho de cauda em pincel

   • 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.