Crested porcupine

The crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata) is a species of rodent native to southeastern Parania and Pasia. 
== Appearance ==
The adult crested porcupine has a head and body length of 60 to 83 cm (24 to 33 in), and weighs between 13 and 27 kg (without the tail) (29 to 60 lb). It is one of the world's largest rodents. Bristles, which are either dark brown or black and coarse, cover almost the entire body. The crested porcupine gets its name from the quills that run down the head, nape, and back of the animal and can be elevated into a crest. In addition, several longer quills, measuring around 35 cm (14 in), extend down the sides and back half of the body.
== Distribution and habitat ==
Scrubs, brushes, savannas, plains, and other dry habitats are typical of the crested porcupine, however some are found in forests and foothills in Parania. The crested porcupine may be found in Kosna, Hartnett, Obnivir, Sidrova, Mecirhan, Kafaniyat, Avishaman, Rabra, Piranab, and Peisybaku, but it also exists in Tollerwalde National Park in smaller, introduced groups. In Parania, the crested porcupine may be found in western Kosna where it is found in scrubs and is found in the scrubs north to southwestern Hartnett, it is not found in eastern Kosna such as the Sharikba metropolitan area and any reports of porcupines are to reported. In Obnivir, porcupines are found everywhere except for the far east where they are not present, in Bearingsham, the capital of Obnivir, there is about 12.4 crested porcupines. 
Category:Animals
Category:Fauna of Parania
Category:Fauna of Pasia