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Cape Porcupine (Hystrix africaeaustralis)

Cape Porcupine

Hystrix africaeaustralis

About the Cape Porcupine

The Cape porcupine or South African porcupine, (Hystrix africaeaustralis), is a species of Old World porcupine native to central and southern Africa.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Cape Porcupine?

The scientific name of the Cape Porcupine is Hystrix africaeaustralis.

How many Cape Porcupine sightings have been recorded?

6,547 observations of the Cape Porcupine have been recorded on iNaturalist.

6,547 observations on iNaturalist
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