Answer: porcupines

AnswerCrossword Clue
PORCUPINESDefensive rodents
PORCUPINESPrickly critters
PORCUPINESCritters with quills
porcupinesA large rodent with defensive spines or quills on the body and tail
porcupinesPORCUPINE, a large spiny rodent of various kinds also PORPENTINE