In Burgas Zoo were born two baby African porcupines

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The little ones follow their parents and are the new attraction among the visitors.

Exotic animals of this species attract attention with their giant thorns, which serve to protect from enemies. Almost their entire body is covered with them and hence the name of the animal itself. In the first days the thorns of the young are soft, but after a week they are already sharp. In fact, they are hairs with a modified structure.

African porcupines are much larger than guinea pigs, most reach 83 cm in length and 13 to 27 kg weight. They can live up to about 20 years.

Author: Eleonora Dabova


Последна промяна: 12:11, 22 November 2020