Porcupin

Animal · mentioned in 4 journal entries

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Matching wildlife/plant records:
North American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum)
Clark: September 13, 1804
William Clark · Sep 13, 1804 · Missouri River near White River
"killed feeding on cottonwood"
Clark: September 18, 1804
William Clark · Sep 18, 1804 · Missouri River near Big Bend
"many seen in this quarter"
Clark: May 3, 1805
William Clark · May 3, 1805 · Missouri River near Porcupine River
"abundant near river mouth" — transcribed as Porcupins
Clark: August 29, 1806
William Clark · Aug 29, 1806 · Rapid descent of Missouri, 70-80 miles/day
"two killed by Fields and Shields" — transcribed as porcupin

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