How the Porcupine Got its QUILLS

 We all have heard a fable or two. How the leopard got its spots. How the tiger got its stripes. So, we decided to make a fable of our own: How the Porcupine Got its Quills. 

  A long time ago, many animals roamed the Earth free. Everyone lived in harmony, and everyone got along. One day, the wolves got sick of the routine. 

  "We need adventure!" one growled. The other wolves howled in agreement. Later that night, all the wolves raided the animal's homes, and some even ate some small creatures! The wolves returned home with full stomachs. 

  This became a routine that the wolves did every night. And all the animals, especially the small ones, were sick of it.

   "We gotta do something!" yelled a small gopher. 

    "Let's show those wolves that they're messing with the wrong guys," added a prairie dog. In the morning, the animals set off for the wood side of the forest. With every step, the critters regretted their decision more. Finally, they reached the large wolf den. 

      "Alright everyone! Just as we planned," called a chipmunk. When the wolves stalked out of their den, the critters took sharp rocks, and pointed it at them. The critters began to close in on the wolves, until a sharp blow sent all of them flying. The lead wolf.

    The animals were sent flying into some nearby cacti. Pulling themselves out, they realized the points had stuck to their backs. 

    "This might work!" one of them yelled. Backs facing the wolves, the critters ran backwards. The wolves ran back into their den, never to be seen again.

       And now, many years later, it has become their sense of protection. The critters with the quills are called porcupines, and the critters without the quills are called groundhogs.