Meet and Greet: Wonder the Porcupine!

[@animalwondersmontana]

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[@paulkinzer7661]

I just get my head around anyone 'fearing' porcupines, unless they believe the silly idea that they can shoot their quills. They seem designed to define cuteness. Even their voices are squee-worthy.

[@animalwondersmontana]

They can sure be scary if your dog is trying to go after them (understandably so). Otherwise, they're usually really chill and just want you to keep out of their personal bubble.

[@erikm8372]

Most rodents are scary with their huge, iron-coated teeth! That’s why their teeth are often orange… straight-up iron for enamel.

[@erikm8372]

I’m sure it’s easier rehabbing or caring for babies like this too…

[@paulkinzer7661]

Yeah, they can be quite big. We had one living in a tree at a summer camp I once worked at. They find dead, hollow trees if they can, to live in. They poop down the hollow till it fills up, then find another tree. At least, that's what the camp naturalist taught us. There was plenty of evidence around the bottom of this tree. Way up in the tree, the fellow looked small enough, but I once saw him (her?) on the ground; big and trying to seem threatening. I just kept my distance and thought, 'Oh, you big cutie!'

[@leedunning1825]

Wonder is a super addition to your crew of animal ambassadors. Porcupines make the cutest sounds. I absolutely adore them.

[@medea27]

What a Wonder-ful little spiky furball! 🖤🐾🤍 Looking forward to watching this little guy thrive... such a cutie!

[@porgy29]

When I was growing up one year a porcupine seemed to have made a den behind our shed. Me and my mom were walking down our driveway and saw her crossing in front of us about 20ft away. We were initially quite startled because she was big enough we thought at first it was a black bear, and then noticed that it had a smaller porcupine following behind it, so we suspected it was a mother. We just let her cross to the other side. We are in a wooded area and on the other side of the driveway that she was walking to is state forest (although they would have to cross a stream) so it made sense as a place they might make a den, and I think we saw her at least one other time that year.

[@TiggerIsMyCat]

I remember one of my best outdoor moments of my life was when me and my friend were hiking in the Berkshires, and a porcupine joined us on the trail. Naturally we kept our distance, and were able to walk with him for maybe half a mile before he reached his stop and got off the trail. (We stayed about 10/15 feet behind him the whole time) It was such an amazing experience, and truly the most full of awe I have been in my life. (Also for people who aren't from near me, the Berkshires are the mountains in western Massachusetts/northeastern New York)

[@flowerheit4512]

i loved seeing Wonder during the P4A! he is such a sweetie

[@sasamosamo]

Hi! I like your name because I like flowers! 🌸 What does P4A mean please?

[@a_e_hilton]

@@sasamosamo P4A stands for Project For Awesome, which is a yearly livestream hosted by Hank and John Green and featuring KZbin creators including Jessie, and raising money for organisations including Animal Wonders

[@oforth]

Wonder is amazing and adorable. thank you for continuing to care for and advocate so many unfortunate creatures

[@NWforager]

Wonder is growing strong and smart . Jess youre a good Mom 👍🏽

[@Danika_Nadzan]

Wonder is precious! Thank you for the lovely introduction video about his journey with you so far. I bet he's a great porcupine ambassador!❤

[@_mortiam]

Wonder: Stay away from me! I'm dangerous! Me: Awwww, spinning ball of fluff 😊😍😂

[@Beryllahawk]

He is a lucky boy!

[@KitarraChaosWeaver]

Wonder is Wonderful! I really miss seeing regular videos from you and seeing all your wonderful animals!

[@lunaperry506]

Awww, that porcupine is adorable 😆

[@DominicLupian-n8j]

I agree

[@cherylkinkaid6801]

Always interested in learning more about porcupines

[@goldenheartaj4876]

He's super cute. Your care towards animals gives me so much joy

[@drypotatoandjam4180]

Wonder looks beautiful! He loves the munchies.

[@PenguinDT]

Wow, this little guy is to porcupines what Manuls are to cats. He is beyond adorable!

[@ThereAre4Lights]

Wonderful Wonder!! What a cutie, and a fantastic ambassador❤

[@Trance88]

Wonder is ADORABLE!!! I love porcupines so much! Does Wonder make very many vocalizations?

[@SweetUniverse]

Wow. This guy is a survivor! 😊😊❤❤❤

[@himanbam]

Here he is. The animal Wonder montana.

[@julescaru8591]

He is a wonder! lol just love him and his keeper! Great info! All the best Jules 💕

[@tamervin]

Wonder is so cute! Looking forward to seeing his story with Animal Wonders!

[@psych_swift5122]

Now im an adult thank you for educating me when I was younger

[@mayaenglish5424]

Wonder is also a very good Painter!

[@animalwondersmontana]

Truth!! He's a natural ❤

[@mayaenglish5424]

@@animalwondersmontana 🦔😊

[@LuciaLykke]

Wonder is so cute!

[@belindaweber7999]

❤ incredible, thanks Jessi

[@MalikyeMccray]

Hey animal wonders I was wondering where has chemo Sabe and Kismat been

[@N_0968]

Kemosabe has passed away I think, he was getting very old.

[@animalwondersmontana]

Kemosabe passed away last spring. We've had a really hard time with our grief journey with him and haven't been able to make a video about it yet. We also have a big update on Kizmit that, again, we haven't had time to make a video about yet.

[@Danika_Nadzan]

​​@@animalwondersmontanaI'm so sorry to hear about dear, sweet Kemosabe's passing. What a great loss to everyone connected with Animal Wonders. He had the best possible life in your loving care. I will always remember his endearing little voice, especially when he was eating!💔

[@commander.saavik]

Now I have to go rewatch all the Kemosabe videos...including several SciShow episodes.

[@jennifertan578]

i have not watched u for a while but i still remember ur old animals

[@A11yR0ck3r]

Wonder is so cute! Possibly cuter than Kemo or Kismet.

[@animalwondersmontana]

There's no comparing them! Each has their own unique cuteness category ❤

[@adomasenso8012]

best show ever!!

[@leelarson1952]

Wonder was so much fun during P4A and quite the artist, as it turns out.

[@danceswithdirt7197]

What a cute little guy.

[@esthermarcen7587]

so cute

[@dark_neverland]

Why do all the Animal Wonders crew have such great names?!?!😊

[@rosekang553]

❤❤❤

[@GaasubaMeskhenet]

With y'all less active, I'm not sure where to safely get my cute animal fix while avoiding fake rescue channels. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[@jmpattillo]

Do you get accidentally quilled fairly often?

[@animalwondersmontana]

Not often, but it does happen!

[@gordonwerner]

So *Wonder’s* enclosure is outside? Or does Wonder also have space inside?

[@animalwondersmontana]

Yes, he's outside and enjoys all the various seasons of Montana!

[@LakeMissoulaAquaticsandPlants]

So cute

[@GreenTheem]

Me watching this getting well educated about porcupines 💖🦔💖 My brain: me want to pet fluffy hurt ball

[@kts8900]

Regarding his fur: How waterproof/resistant is he? Many winter loving creatures have long slick "guard hairs" but is that role taken by his quills?

[@DrJuice1]

Kismet has a new best friend

[@LoraCoggins]

I want to pet him!!

[@rays5163]

wonder may not need a hat...but he'd probably look nice in one

[@xamishia]

♥♥🦔🦔

[@WireMosasaur]

does this mean you now have had a porcupine from every continent they exist on? are any continents missing? xD

[@joels7605]

HE LIKES BELLY RUBS!!

[@1TakoyakiStore]

He's probably chewing on your fingers because on the salt on your skin.

[@nissi9313]

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