MALAYAN PORCUPINE
HYSTRIX BRACHYURA
Usually found in small groups in a variety of forest habitats, as well as open spaces near forests. Female hedgehogs have a gestation period of 110 days. This species may give birth to two offspring per year.
MALAYAN PORCUPINE
HYSTRIX BRACHYURA
Usually found in small groups in a variety of forest habitats, as well as open spaces near forests. Female hedgehogs have a gestation period of 110 days. This species may give birth to two offspring per year.
Distribution:
Found in Asia, Africa, America and spread across the tropical area.
Habitat:
Their nests are often found near rocky areas or in tree holes or root systems. They may also dig and live in burrows, from which a network of pathways penetrates into the surrounding habitat.
Diet:
Roots, tubers, bark, insects and fallen fruits.
