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        Mammals of Israel       Rodents       Crested Indian Porcupine

     Indian Crested Porcupine / דרבן הודי / Hystrix indica
 
What they eat Roots,Vegetables
Preferred habitat Open country,Cultivated farm land, Orchards
Status Fairly common resident in north and central Israel,Scare at south israel where it follows Human farm lands
Recommended place to see The Porcupine is nocturnal and is best seen during night drive at the Golan
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