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Zoo-cam shows 'porcupette' enjoying enclosure

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The porcupette, nicknamed 'Herbie', was born to porcupine parents Hettie and Henning on August 2.

Video released by ZSL London on Friday (September 17) showed the nocturnal youngster over a six-week period, exploring it's surroundings alongside its parents.

Baby porcupines are born with a full set of soft quills and weight less than a pound, the zoo said.

Zookeepers will discover the sex of the porcupette after its first health check when one of its quills is sent for DNA testing.