Adorable, Prickly New Baby Porcupine Is Born And Thriving At A Chicago Zoo (Pics & Video)

Can't get enough of cats, dogs and other furry friends? Prehensile-tailed porcupines, like this newborn, are native to South American rainforests. They use their tails to help them climb trees. The porcupette born to Brookfield Zoo will stay in Illinois and become an animal ambassador for the zoo, just like her parents. You can watch video here: