The Indian crested porcupine is a large rodent, weighing 11–18 kg (24–40 lb). The body (from nose to base of the tail) measures between … See more

Indian crested porcupines have a very broad and mostly herbivorous diet. They consume a variety of natural and agricultural plant material, including roots, bulbs, fruits, grains, … See more

Indian crested porcupines mate in February and March. Gestation lasts an average of 240 days. A female gives birth to one brood of two … See more

Indian crested porcupines are found throughout southwest and central Asia, including Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, India, Iran, Iraq, See more

Like other Old World porcupines, the Indian crested porcupine is nocturnal. Both adults and weaned juveniles spend an average of 7 hours … See more

Due to its adaptability to a wide range of habitats and food types, the Indian crested porcupine is listed by the IUCN Red List as Least Concern as of 2008. Populations are stable and not severely fragmented, and while population status varies across its range, in many … See more