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African Crested Porcupine

Hystrix cristata

Description:

The crested porcupine is a species of rodent in the Hystricidae family. It is extant in mainland Italy, Sicily, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa.

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amanda.kurose2013
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amanda.kurose2013

Spotted on Oct 11, 2012
Submitted on Oct 11, 2012

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