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Fun fact: New World porcupines and Old World porcupines are both rodents, but they come from pretty much opposite sides of the rodent family tree. Yes, giant spiky rats has happened twice, independently.

Mode nerdery: Harmonic Minor scale.

Can’t scratch your back, But I can scratch your nose My porcupine, my porcupine When I’m with you, I’m always on my toes My prickly porcupine.

Can’t get behind you, I must stay in front My porcupine, my porcupine Ain’t got your back Because your back ain’t blunt My prickly porcupine.

CHORUS: When you stroll past The mighty cats take pause. They don’t try their luck Because your luck has claws. You’re the exception To the Jungle Laws My porcupine.

You’re not like this ‘Cos you were hurt before, My porcupine, my porcupine Who’d risk attacking When a touch means war? My prickly porcupine

Calm and relaxed When monsters snarl and growl, My porcupine, my porcupine Smile on your face The other end can scowl My prickly porcupine. CHORUS

How are you cousin To the guinea-pig? My porcupine, my porcupine You’re much too metal And you’re much too big, My prickly porcupine.

Brother Agouti, He don’t need no spines, My porcupine, my porcupine Aunt Capybara She can get by fine My prickly porcupine. CHORUS X2