The coldest Winter It was one of the most coldest Winter and many animals were dying because of the cold. The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together to keep each other warm. This was a great way to protect themselves from cold and keep each of them warm, but the Quills of each one wounded their closest companions. After a while, they decided to distance themselves, but they too began to die due to cold. So they had to make a choice either to: 1) accept the quills of their companions or, 2) choose death. Wisely, they decided to go back to being together. They learned to live with the little wounds caused by close relationship with their companions in order to receive the warmth of their togetherness. This way they were able to survive.