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Sunday May 31 2026 8:22am
A new porcupette at the National Zoo.
The Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., welcomed a baby prehensile-tailed porcupine, also known as a porcupette, on May 20. The newborn is currently on display in the Small Mammal House with its protective mother. Another kid-friendly attraction.