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Other mammals
Porcupine
Porcupine
lt:
Hystrix cristata
dt:
Stachelschwein
afrikaans:
Stekelvarken
Size
57-68 cm
Weight
17-18 kg
Nourishment
roots, seeds, fruits
Mating season
August - March
Number of cubs
1-4
Worth knowing
Some quills can grow up to 40 cm and have a diameter of 7 mm.
Category
Other mammals
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