Breads and Grains. 1  Store-bought bagels: 1 to 2 weeks (refrigerator) or 2 months (freezer) 2  Commercial breads: 1 to 2 weeks (refrigerator) or 3 months (freezer) 3  Unopened flavored rice: 6 months (pantry)  Unopened white flour: 6 to 12 months 1  (pantry) Muffins: 1 week (refrigerator) or 2 months (freezer)
Of course, the most famous characteristic of this animal are the quills. When a porcupine is threatened, it assumes a defensive posturehead and shoulders lowered, back to the threat, every quill erect, tail thrashing back and fourth. This is usually enough to scare away any would-be predator.
With his hundreds of quills he is the preeminent symbol of self protection and self defense. Porcupine spirit animal can appear for you when you are at a very important crossroads. He can walk with you in new situations particularly when you feel apprehensive or vulnerable.