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Crested Porcupine
Hystrix cristata
Fact File
Average size
60-80cm in length
Weight
Average 13kg
Litter size
1-2 porcupettes
life span
Average 28 years
The Crested Porcupine boasts a distinctive mane of quills on its back. Nocturnal and herbivorous, these rodents are skilled diggers, creating extensive burrow systems for shelter.
Known for their sharp defensive quills, they can rattle them to create a warning sound before employing them in self-defence.
Did you know?!
Crested Porcupines are monogamous and often form lifelong bonds with their mates, sharing parenting duties in family units.
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