The defensive spines of a porcupine | Secrets of Skin

Porcupine spines are enough to deter the most dangerous of predators.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 3'26''
  • Broadcast year: 2019
Curriculum Connection
  • Biology | Ecology | Ecosystems, extinction and gene pools | Predator and prey populations
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Licence: ERA Licence required

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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

Content
  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: Secrets of Skin
  • Series: 1
  • Episode: Defence
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