Shelley the Porcupette at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The prehensile-tailed porcupine born Feb. 25, 2020, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is named Shelley. The porcupette was named after Disney Cast Member Shelley, a veterinary services manager at Disney’s Animal Kingdom who played a significant role in the baby’s birth. The porcupette now weighs more than two pounds. (Disney)