Do porcupines shoot their quills when threatened? l Mythbusters - Ep 17 | EcoTraining

Today, we're featuring the 17th episode of MythBusters. In this series, we look at common beliefs about African animals that may be or may need to be revised.
We are investigating porcupines. Some believe that when these little creatures feel threatened, they shoot their quills to protect themselves. Let's look closer and find out if this is accurate or if it is a myth that gets busted!
Have you heard any myths you want us to unravel in our series?
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[@JamieBakr]

Looks painful, I like this guy who's presenting, he's got a big future ahead of him in presenting

[@daviddewar1266]

He’s very handsome and intelligent !

[@Anthony-ik2dw]

My wife and I were at a zoo one time and I had her convinced that the porcupine can shoot the quills and she wouldn't walk past the exhibit

[@EcoTraining]

😂🙈

[@YOYO123215]

Well damn I've been wrong for a VERY long time

[@EcoTraining]

😂 Glad you know the truth now, haha

[@zuzuspetals9281]

Regardless, I’m not going to test the myth.

[@EcoTraining]

😂

[@wendyh3891]

Definitely not ❤❤❤❤ from me in PE

[@EcoTraining]

🫶🏼

[@katherinecarpenter4677]

Seems more than one dog with a face full of quills!!!😂😂

[@EcoTraining]

🙈

[@wearealreadydead]

Why do you call yourselves mythbusters? Surely you must be aware of Adam Savage?

[@EcoTraining]

@wearealreadydead Our Mythbusters series is designed purely to educate our viewers by debunking common myths about the bush. We're not claiming the title of "Mythbusters."

[@wearealreadydead]

​@@EcoTraininglol sure youre not. "welcome to another episode of mythbusters"

[@daviddewar1266]

@@wearealreadydead I bet you’re fun at parties!