It’s not that Zhou Hu is timid, but the lethality of a porcupine is too terrifying.

In the animal world, an unforgettable scene was once recorded.

It was a quiet night, and life on the grassland was still full of vitality.

In this vast land, a lion and a porcupine met unexpectedly.

As the king of the grassland, the lion always starts its hunting journey at nightfall. This time, its eyes were fixed on this fat porcupine with short limbs.

The porcupine has a unique appearance. Its round body is like a big ball of meat, moving slowly on the grassland.

For a hungry lion, a seemingly defenseless porcupine like this is undoubtedly the perfect choice for a delicious meal.

So it decided to take action and have a feast.

But as the lion excitedly approached the porcupine, ready to attack, things did not go as it expected.

Although the porcupine looks docile and harmless, its body is covered with sharp quills.

As the lion tried to catch this seemingly easy prey, it suddenly felt a sharp pain. The sharp thorns pierced deeply into the lion's body, causing it excruciating pain.

The lion then realized that he had underestimated the porcupine's defense ability. The lion's body was covered with scars from the porcupine's quills, and the pain was unbearable.

The porcupine is not a pig in the true sense. It is very similar to the wild boar. Of course, it is not a hedgehog.

Although the name of porcupine sounds a bit like pig and its appearance is more similar to a hedgehog, in fact, porcupines are rodents and have nothing to do with even-toed ungulates pigs. So roughly speaking, porcupines are "close relatives" of rodents such as mice, squirrels, and bamboo rats, and can also be considered as big rats with "thorns" in a broad sense.

There are about 3 genera and 11 species in the Porcupine family, which mainly live in Eurasia and Africa, such as the Malay porcupine, the South African porcupine, the brush-tailed porcupine, etc.

As a rare wild animal, the porcupine is completely black with dense black and white spines on its back, so it is also called "porcupine" or "thorn pig".

Normally, these long and sharp spines on the porcupine's back do not stand up, but lie flat on the back. However, when the porcupine encounters danger, the spines on its back will immediately stand up.

Don't underestimate these quills, they are much more powerful than the sharp quills on the back of a hedgehog, and they can protect porcupines from the threat of their natural enemies. The quills on a porcupine have a special structure.

So it is normal for Zhou Hu to be so worried now.

Fortunately, the porcupine eventually left the cave.

This made Zhou Hu feel relieved:

"It seems that I am not that unlucky. God still favors me."

To be honest, Zhou Hu's heart almost jumped out of his chest just now, because he was afraid of what the porcupine would do to him.

But fortunately, everything is over.

The next step is to wait for night to fall.

In Changbai Mountain, night always arrives quickly and mysteriously, as if driven by the ancient power of this land.

Perhaps because of the high altitude, the sky here seems closer to the starry sky, making the arrival of night particularly quick and spectacular.

As the sun gradually sets, the afterglow fills the mountains, and the entire Changbai Mountain is dyed with a warm orange-red color.

The mountains in the distance, illuminated by the setting sun, look like a gorgeous ink painting, which makes people intoxicated.

The breeze gently rustled the leaves, making a rustling sound, as if playing a prelude to the arrival of night.

As the sky darkened, the stars began to twinkle. At the high altitude of Changbai Mountain, the stars seemed brighter and clearer, as if you could reach out and touch them.

The stars in the night sky dot the dark background, like countless diamonds inlaid on black velvet, emitting a mysterious light. The Changbai Mountain at night also brings a hint of coolness, and the breeze brushes the skin, making people feel a little chilly.

However, this kind of coolness makes it easier for people to keep their heads clear, especially Zhou Hu who is in this situation now, he has put in 100% of his energy.

But he didn't dare to slack off at all.

Because now is not the time to enjoy the scenery. Although as a poacher, he does prefer the arrival of night, but night also means more danger.

Especially here is Changbai Mountain.

At night, the moonlight shines on the snow-capped peaks of Changbai Mountain, making the snow-covered mountains appear even more mysterious and peaceful.

However, beneath this tranquil appearance is when wild animals are most active.

As night fell, the sounds of various animals began to be heard in the forests of Changbai Mountain. Wolves gathered under the moonlight, their eyes flashing green light.

The howls echoed through the valleys, declaring that they were the masters of this land.

And deep in the forest, the leopards also began their hunting.

Their bodies are flexible and agile, and they move between the trees in search of prey.

Changbai Mountain also has rich bird resources.

Nightingales sing on the branches. Their songs are clear and melodious, like a symphony of nature.

Owls spread their wings and fly in the darkness. Their calls are low and mysterious, giving people a sense of mystery.

In addition to these large animals, there are many small animals active at night in Changbai Mountain. Squirrels jump between branches, looking for food.

The hedgehog hid in the grass, quietly waiting for its prey to appear.

Although human vision is limited, for the wild animals living here, it is a moment for them to show their instincts and strength.

In this mysterious world, they run, hunt and reproduce to their heart's content, creating a vibrant picture.

It can be said that every inch of land and every forest here is full of vitality and passion of life.

Whether it is the roar of wild beasts or the singing of birds, they are all gifts that nature has bestowed on this land, allowing people to feel the power of life.

But this is indeed the greatest danger to humans who rashly in.

Zhou Hu is already starting to feel nervous.

As a poacher, he knew very well how dangerous the forest was at night. If it were in the past, he could shoot at any time, but now he was being tracked.

If you rashly make a big noise, you will definitely alert the enemy.

So he planned to continue to wait and see and find a quiet time to take action.

At this time, Su Ran also led the police and forest rangers to conduct a carpet search of the area near Changbai Mountain.

"Everyone, please be careful and don't spread yourself too thin."

Su Ran warned.

"clear."

On the one hand, it is to prevent sudden attacks from poachers lurking nearby, and on the other hand, it is to avoid being attacked by wild beasts. (End of this chapter)