Porcupines are not uncommon around Yellowknife yet I never really noticed that they can differ in colour. I am not sure if they change colour based on their age or if it is a natural variation in the species.
The first porcupine was walking down the middle of the road in the evening and I hopped out to escort him/her into the bush and back to safety. Looking at the photos I wonder if this one is older compared to the dark brown one in the later photos.
Hopefully, these two don’t meet up with any dogs as I am sure it is a painful experience for both! That’s all for this week. I hope to share more encounters with you soon.
Have a great week everyone!