LINCOLN, Neb. —

Lincoln Children's Zoo announced the birth of a prehensile-tailed porcupine.

This is the first ever born at the zoo.

The porcupette was born on Aug. 1 to mom, Nora, and dad, Renzo.

A quill was sent for DNA testing to determine the little one's sex.

The baby weighed 428 grams at two days old, and as of Aug. 26, it weighs 1080 grams. This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

“Animal ambassador programs bring people closer to animals, creating memorable experiences that spark a lifelong passion for conservation. Births like this ensure the continuation of ambassador programs not only at Lincoln Children’s Zoo, but AZA-accredited zoos around the countr

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