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Pins and Needles: The Indian Crested Porcupine
All this hefty rodent wants is to be left in peace to scoff up tubers, leaves, roots, shoots, bulbs, fruit, and grains. It only uses its array of tri-coloured spines and quills against its tormentors for self-defence
Species
Indian Crested Porcupine: Facts, Quills, Predators
Everything you need to know about this spiky rodent
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Loss of Habitat Forces Indian Crested Porcupines to Enter Saffron Fields in Kashmir
Experts estimate that in recent years nearly 5,000 hectares of land growing saffron has been impacted by porcupines that are coming into fields in search of food due to loss of their natural habitats
Conservation
Quiz: What are these animal groups called?
Porcupines, rhinos, woodpeckers and spiders all band together. Can you guess these animal collectives?
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