Cupine (SciiFii)

The cupine (Allodesmoromys prehensilus), also known as the spineless porcupine and the North American long-tailed porcupine, is a species of porcupine that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, swamps, forests, and open woodlands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The cupine is a rather large rodent that can grow to be about the size of an American beaver (Castor canadensis). The cupine is primarily a herbivore that mainly feeds on fruits, leaves, roots, tubers, bulbs, and vegetables, however, it is known to feed on insects and carrion to supplement its diet. The cupine is a rather fast breeder and can give birth to about 10-13 young at a time, in just 2-3 months after mating, and the young grow up into fully-grown adults at the age of just 7 months. The cupines have long lifespans compared with most other rodents, usually living around 20-30 years on average, although individuals of around 35-40 years are not uncommon. The conservation status of the cupine is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the cupine's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.