Advertise|Sitemap|Login|Contact|Deutsch

gb

 

Porcupine

The porcupine (hystrix africaeaustralis) belongs to the rodents, as one of the biggest of them, standing 80 cm high at the shoulder. The body is – except for the stomach and the snout – completely covered in black and white quills, which they can raise to a comb.

Porcupines mainly feed on roots and bulbs. They live solitarily or in goups of up to three animals who share a burrow.

Porcupines are the favourite prey of lions and other big cats. It is, however, difficult to bring them down. Porcupines can defend themselves effectively with their quills which are needle-sharp and easily break off causing the attacker severe inflammations. Porcupines can also run very fast. 		porcupine

Occurrence: Porcupines live in the whole of Namibia. As they are nocturnal, one can't observe them easily.

National Geographic Video
 

planban

Accommodation Finder

Search for:
Category
Star Rating
Region/Town
 
 
 

South Africa Travelguide

leopardfront

South Africa, Namibia's fascinating
neighboring country. Stunning coasts
and beaches, magic cities and a wide
range of game reserves. An ideal
destination for the individual traveller.
Read the comprehensive
South Africa Travel Guide.

Western Cape

tablebayminiSouth Africa's Western Cape Province with Cape Town, the "Mother City" between the two Oceans. Dream beaches, majestic mountains and numerous attractions. More

KwaZulu-Natal

zulu_ladySouth Africa's province KwaZulu-Natal with Durban, metropolis at the  warm Indian Ocean. Wonderful beaches, huge game reserves and Zulu  culture. More