long-tailed porcupine

The long-tailed porcupine (Trichys lipura) is a species of porcupine native to Borneo and Sumatra. It is characterized by its short spines and a long tail.1

Porcupines, in general, are large, herbivorous rodents known for their quills, which are modified hairs that detach easily when an attacker touches them. They are typically active from early evening to dawn and have short, stocky legs, with tail lengths varying from short to long.2

There are two main families of porcupines: Old World (Hystricidae) and New World (Erethizontidae). The long-tailed porcupine belongs to the Old World family. Old World porcupines are primarily terrestrial, though some, like the long-tailed porcupine, can also climb trees for food.2