Indian Crested Porcupine

(Hystrix Indica)

Find Me In
Alapaha Trail

Habitat/Range

Rocky hillsides, scrublands, grasslands, forests of Southeast and Central Asia, parts of the Middle East

When alarmed, the Indian Crested Porcupine launches its quill for a backwards attack. This defense mechanism has been known to kill tigers and leopards.

Things To Know


WHAT'S ON THE MENU?
Vegetable Material, Fruits, Grains, Sometimes Bone To Gain Calcium

Types
Mammals



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