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Physical appearance : Indian porcupine is 70-90
cm long and weigh around 37 kg. Its tail is 8 –10 cm
long and is covered with short spines which are
white in colour. . It neck and shoulders are covered
with the crest of stiff hair, which are 15 -30 cm
long. The hollow spine of feather on the back of
Porcupine grown in large quantity are deep marked
with deep black or white rings. Its sharp and
modified hair form the multiple layer of spines.
Presence in India : It is mostly found in
Haryana and many other parts of India. It can also
be spotted in the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary and Kanha
National Park.
Habitat : Indian Porcupine prefers mountains,
tropical and sub tropical grasslands, temperate
scrublands and forests.
Diet : Indian Porcupine is herbivorous. It
feeds on fruits, vegetables, roots , grains, mangoes
potatoes, onion, bananas, corn, branches etc. |
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