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African Brush-tailed Porcupine vs Crested Porcupine

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

African Brush-tailed Porcupine

African Brush-tailed Porcupine

Atherurus africanus

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Crested Porcupine

Crested Porcupine

Hystrix cristata

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Size

African Brush-tailed Porcupine

African Brush-tailed Porcupine

0.5 m

Human

1.75 m

Crested Porcupine

Crested Porcupine

0.35 m

African Brush-tailed PorcupineCrested Porcupine
Weight1.5–4 kg13–27 kg
Length35–50 cm60–90 cm
Height–25–35 cm
Top Speed–10 km/h
Lifespan8–15 yrs12–20 yrs
Gestation100 days112 days
Offspring1–3 1–4
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatRainforest, Forest, Woodland, GrasslandForest, Grassland, Savanna, Rocky Cliffs, Woodland, Farmland
RegionsAfricaEurope, Africa
FamilyHystricidaeHystricidae
OrderRodentiaRodentia