Indian Crested Porcupine
- Persian name Tashii
- English name Indian Crested Porcupine
- Scientific name Hystrix indica
- Family Hystricidae
- Morphology The quills are long with alternating white and black bands. The length of the body is 70 to 90 cm. The quills are 18 to 35 cm.
- Ethology Contrary to popular belief, Indian crested porcupines cannot shoot their quills. When excited or scared, a porcupine stands its quills up to appear larger.
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