Meet Nigel The 'Coendou' – The Cutest Animal You've Never Seen (Pics & Video)

Nigel is one of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium's most unusual species, a coendou, which falls under the porcupine family. They're sometimes called prehensile-tailed porcupines because of their unspined tail's ability to grasp objects. Wow, this little friend is as cool as a spiky cucumber.