The conservation status of porcupines worldwide varies by region.
In China, porcupines are national second-level protected animals and are protected by law. Illegal hunting, trafficking, and breeding are prohibited. In addition, in some areas of China, people also regard porcupines as wild food animals, which has also led to their overhunting and abuse.
In other areas, porcupines do not receive special protection, but their importance to the ecosystem is generally recognized and disturbance and hunting of them is minimized.
In short, porcupines, as an important member of the natural ecosystem, should be respected and protected by us.
