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