Crested porcupine

The crested porcupine is a large, spiky rodent that lives in parts of Africa and is the only porcupine species found in Europe. Covered in sharp quills, it roams forests and grasslands, using its impressive defenses to stay safe from predators.

• It is one of the two largest porcupine species in the world.
• Its range includes Italy, making it Europe's only native porcupine.
• The quills can reach up to 35 cm (14 inches) in length.