The Old World porcupines live in southern Europe, Asia (western and southern), and most of Africa. They are large, terrestrial, and strictly nocturnal. In taxonomic terms, they form the family Hystricidae. The New World porcupines are indigenous to North America and northern South America.
Most babies take their first steps sometime between 9 and 12 months and are walking well by the time they're 14 or 15 months old. Don't worry if your child takes a little longer, though.Some perfectly normal children don't walk until they're 16 or 17 months old.ost babies take their first steps sometime between 9 and 12 months and are walking well by the time they're 14 or 15 months old. Don't worry if your child takes a little longer, though.
By 15 months the average child is pretty good at walking and likes to push and pull toys while he toddles. At about 16 months, your child will begin to take an interest in going up and down stairs -- though he probably won't navigate them solo for a few more months. Most 18-month-olds are proficient walkers.