Porcupine
$1,000
A large rodent covered in sharp quills used for defense
Estimated value as of 2026 路 Source: https://www.exoticanimalsforsale.net/porcupines-for-sale.asp
Fun Fact
North American porcupines have quills that can launch up to 30 meters per second when threatened, with each quill featuring microscopic barbs that embed deeply into attackers.
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