Many people may not think it, but some animals actually have impeccable manners. Just take the incredibly polite porcupine in this video, for instance.

Here, this amazing little creature eats a slice of sweet potato with the most impeccable manners imaginable. His manners simply could not be any more on point, and the Internet simply could not love him anymore.

In a very low-key and demure fashion, this adorable porcupine graciously munches the way on his little sweet potato snack. He does not make any obnoxious chewing sounds, and he does not make a mess of his food. He eats quietly, neatly, and politely. He is a true animal gentleman!

Honestly, this clip would make a fantastic ASMR. Just turn up the volume and let your ears be soothed by this precious little porcupine’s sweet little snacking sounds as he politely munches away on his little slice of sweet potato to his tiny heart’s content.

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Is it really any surprise that the Internet totally adored this polite little porcupine? Instagram user lostinhue was totally enamored by this little porcupine’s prime eating etiquette, and even went so far as to say that they can learn a thing or two about better eating habits from watching this video when they wrote, “I need to watch this while eating instead of doom scrolling to remind myself to slow down while eating and take small bites and chew properly.”

While Instagram user emmizziee had similar admiration for this polite little porcupine’s pristine eating habits when they wrote, “I love that he takes his time.” And Instagram user pilimartialarts also felt that this porcupine could show them better eating habits when they wrote, “He has to teach me how to slow down when eating.”

What Do Porcupines Like To Eat?

According to the African Wildlife Foundation, porcupines will usually eat fruit that has fallen off trees, roots, bark, and tubers. They will also eat cultivated root crops, like potatoes, carrots, and cassava.

Interestingly, porcupines will defend themselves by attacking in reverse. They will run backwards towards their enemies, ramming them with their sharp quills.

Thankfully for the porcupine in this video, he is in a safe space, so he won’t have to attack anyone to defend himself anytime soon. All he has to do is focus on munching away on his sweet potato slice, which couldn’t be any cuter!

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This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Mar 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.