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North American Porcupine Exhibit

July 15th, 2017.

North American Porcupine Exhibit
snowleopard, 22 Jul 2017
    • TriUK
      That's not an 'exhibit', its a small canary aviary!! Shocking.
    • snowleopard
      Yes, these 'corn crib' style cages are common in American zoos. In fact, many U.S. zoos have junkyard porcupine exhibits for a variety of species. Take a look at some of these beauties:

      Zollman Zoo:

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      DeYoung Family Zoo:

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      Niabi Zoo:

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      Jo-Don Farms Zoo:

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      Special Memories Zoo:

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      Wilderness Walk Zoo:

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      Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary:

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      San Angelo Nature Center:

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      Spring River Park & Zoo:

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      Willow Park Zoo:

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    • birdsandbats
      This honestly looks like one of the better porcupine enclosures out there. No points for style but there's tons of climbing room.
    • TriUK
      @birdsandbats you must be having a laugh? The majority of these enclosures are absolutely disgraceful in terms of animal enrichment and core welfare. North America? They look like cages I’ve seen in 3rd World Countries!!
    • Coelacanth18
      @TriUK I think birdsandbats was being genuine. The enclosure at the top does offer a lot of climbing room, especially when you compare it to some of those examples provided. Could it be better? Certainly - but for one animal I'd hesitate calling it "disgraceful".
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