Meet Pierce, The African Crested Porcupine

The African crested porcupine is a large rodent, weighing over 60 lbs. It uses its quills as a defense mechanism against predators like hyenas and lions. Primarily a herbivore, it consumes roots, bulbs, and crops. However, it is often considered an agricultural pest, leading to conflicts with farmers as open land decreases.

What is the weight range of a crested porcupine?

Describe how a crested porcupine defends itself from predators.

What is the significance of the quills of a crested porcupine?

What type of diet does the crested porcupine primarily have?

What challenges do crested porcupines face due to agricultural practices?