When alarmed, the Indian Crested Porcupine launches its quill for a backwards attack. This defense mechanism has been known to kill tigers and leopards.
| FAST FACTS | |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | HYSTRIX INDICA |
| WHERE IN THE WILD? | ROCKY HILLSIDES, SCRUBLANDS, GRASSLANDS, FORESTS OF SOUTHEAST AND CENTRAL ASIA, PARTS OF THE MIDDLE EAST |
| WHAT'S ON THE MENU? | VEGETABLE MATERIAL, FRUITS, GRAINS, SOMETIMES BONE TO GAIN CALCIUM |
| LIFE EXPECTANCY | 27 YEARS |