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Indian crested porcupine

Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Hystricognathi
Family : Hystricidae
Species : Hystrix indica

 

The Indian crested porcupine is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the Indian crested porcupine

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Geographic Range Palearctic, Oriental: The Indian porcupine ( Hystrix indica ) is found throughout southeast and central Asia and in parts of the Middle East, including

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE Palearctic, Oriental: The Indian porcupine (Hystrix indica) is found throughout southeast and central Asia and in parts of the Middle East, including such countries as India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Israel, Iran and Saudia Arabia.

Hans and Rachel, two huge Indian crested porcupines, are now on permanent exhibit at Audubon Zoo. (Full text)

The porcupine (Hystrix indica) is another highly adaptable rodent. (Full text)

The 'Sal' or the common Indian Porcupine (Hystrix indica) is renowned for damaging teak and cashew seedlings. (Full text)

Indian Porcupine (Hystrix indica) is seen in rocky areas, open land, forests, tall grass or near cultivation. (Full text)

The mechanism of quill mobility in Hystrix indica is the result of combined action of the well-developed smooth muscles in the integument and the subcutaneous muscles (Fig. (Full text)