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Porcupine Spotted in Round Rock, Relocated Safely
9/25/2025
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- A porcupine was spotted at the La Frontera shopping center in Round Rock, Texas, last week and briefly misreported as a raccoon.
- Round Rock police and animal control relocated the porcupine safely to its natural habitat, with no injuries.
- Texas A&M Forest Service says porcupines are native in Central and West Texas, and sightings may reflect a growing presence.
