RANGE

African crested porcupines are native to the forests, rocky areas and sandhill deserts, and mountains of northern Africa and Sicily.

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DIET

Their diet consists of bulbs, fallen fruits, roots, bark, and other vegetation.

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CONSERVATION STATUS

IUCN Status - Least Concern

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Human-wildlife conflicts and habitat loss.

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ZOO LOCATION

Modules

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NAME

Wei

Wub

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BECOME A ZOOPARENT

Zoo parents help support the care and needs of each animal at the Amarillo Zoo.

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