San Diego's cuddliest new resident is still nameless, and the San Diego Zoo is enlisting the public's aid to change that. This little porcupette with a prehensile tail has been causing quite the stir since its birth on June 3, and the Zoo's Instagram ignited a flurry of interest with its call to action. They are eager for enthusiasts to weigh in, and the deadline for this prickly polling is just around the corner.
On the candidate list, we have three charming contenders: Pimento, mirroring the porcupette's occasional spicy attitude; Piquín, representing its small stature but determined spirit; and Piquito, alluding to the petite yet pointy nature of its quills. In a move that's nothing short of crowd-pleasing. CBS8 reveals that each name was "carefully curated by our Wildlife Care team to reflect the little one's personality and physical traits."
The deadline for casting your vote is just days away, and the Zoo will pick the top name come Thursday, August 21, as stated on the Zoo's social media channels. Whether Piquito keeps its slight lead or Pimento pulls ahead, one thing's for sure: San Diego is about to have a porcupette with a name as unique as it's prehensile tail.
