15K views · 677 reactions | Meet Diego, the prehensile-tailed porcupine. Did you know a prehensile tail is a tail adapted for grasping and holding objects? These porcupines use their tails for grasping and hanging in trees! | Philadelphia Zoo | Facebook

Aztec and Chica showing us why prehensile tails are over rated! 🐒 Unlike mant other primates, a Bolivian Squirrel Monkey's tail is not prehensile, which means they can't use it to grip. But these clever cookies show how their tail is still put to good use for balance and of course as a way to reach the mealworm snacks! Thanks to keeper Rachael for sharing this great video! 🐾 | Adelaide Zoo

Rico showing off his prehensile tail at work as he figures out the best way to get snacks out of the bucket. Brazilian porcupines use their prehensile tail to grasp. Their tails help them to be excellent climbers and they spend most of their time high in the trees. This great video is brought to you by Great American Insurance Group. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden