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Crested Porcupine

Latin Name: Hystrix cristata
How big can I grow:

Up to 83cm in length

Where do I live:

Throughout Italy, Northern Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa

What do I eat:

Various roots, bulbs, leaves and insects

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Did you know?

Porcupines use their quills as protection from predators!

Important Data about Crested Porcupine
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