The Porcupine Mammals 
FOOD 
As a pet, the porcupine eats apples, vegetables, 
bread and milk, chopped cooked meat, and almost 
any table scraps; and it should always be provided 
with fresh water. 
REFERENCES 
AMERICAN ANIMALS, Stone and Cram. 
SQUIRRELS AND OTHER Fur Bearers, John Burroughs. 
Witp Netcueors, Ernest Ingersoll. 
“Unk Wunk, the Porcupine,” THE ScHOoL oF THE Woops, 
W. J. Long. 
MISTER PORKY 
Mister Porky, you are like a chestnut bur 
Trotting round on pitty-pat-y feet. 
But hidden in the chestnut’s prickly fur 
Is something very good, indeed, to eat. 
Mister Porky, to discover I have tried 
What good there is so hid beneath your quills; 
Have you a temper sweet and satisfied? 
Have you a heart that joy and gladness thrills? 
Mister Porky, you are not so very big, 
Nor half so fierce as your appearance warns. 
You are nothing but a little piggy-wig 
All covered up with very thornful thorns. 
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