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Carlos, how do you set a broken nose?
- Carter
Well I want to preface this with a disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I have, however, promised that I will answer any question and I have taken several anatomy courses. Also I have thoroughly examined several people, more thoroughly than they were probably comfortable with.
So, in my finite wisdom I feel the answer is: very carefully.
I have always wondered how porcupines and hedgehogs mate.
– Katie P.
Okay another disclaimer: I am not a Zoologist, but I have been on a date with one. She told me that most mammals copulate in a manner similar to humans. So, based on that date I speculate that they mate after 2 gin martinis and a glass of wine.
Alright, funny stuff aside I do know how porcupines mate. It turns out that they are kinky little buggers. In the weeks leading up to mating female porcupines rub their part on just about any thing that they can. In response males will stand up on their hind legs in front of one of these receptive females. Then the pees on the female, no joke. If the female is ready to mate she lays down her quills and lets the male mount. Otherwise, she attacks the male or runs away.
Authors Note:
On a personal note I am very amused that I keep being asked how things make babies. I have to say that I often answer these in public place, so if you are in Seattle you may see me having a drink and examining online representations of internal animal systems. Some people have given me smirks and a few have given me VERY dirty looks. Anyway thank you everyone who has contributed a question so far. For everyone else feel free ask questions in the comments or e-mail me at Carlos (at) delriomedia.com.
