The Coolest Porcupine Ever
About the African Crested Porcupine
Fun Facts
Basics
- Scientific Name: Hystrix cristata
- Life Expectancy: About 20 years both in the wild and in captivity
- Habitat: They live in the hilly, rocky habitats of sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and Italy.
- Mating Habits: They are monogamous, so they stay with only one mate for the rest of their lives!!!
What They Eat!
- Bulbs
- Roots
- Tubers
- Rhizomes
- Bark
- Occasionally Insects
- Small Vertebrates
CONTACT ME
Email:
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More information about these amazing creatures here on Wikipedia