Hi Mia. Normally they have a dark undercoat, like the hair on this one’s face, with white ends on their long hair. This is the first one I’ve seen one with a blonde undercoat.
In New Mexico, I was always fascinated by the many familiar critters that were a different and/or lighter color than what I knew in the southeast. Lovely critter, but don’t get too close! 😀 Hugs.
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I didn’t realize they could be blonde. Super photo, Tim!
Hi Mia. Normally they have a dark undercoat, like the hair on this one’s face, with white ends on their long hair. This is the first one I’ve seen one with a blonde undercoat.
I wonder, now that you’ve seen one, maybe there are more where this one came from!
In New Mexico, I was always fascinated by the many familiar critters that were a different and/or lighter color than what I knew in the southeast. Lovely critter, but don’t get too close! 😀 Hugs.
Thanks, Teagan. Critters get bleached in the sun.
But does it have more fun?
Love this shot! She’s the Farrah Fawcett of porcupines.
Hi Resa. Farrah Fawcett is a great analogue for a cute blonde porcupine.
Bring back the shag cut!!!!
Yeah! Like David Cassidy? I think he was the epitome of the shag style.
True, and it’s hard to believe he’s gone.