See pictures and read about the baby porcupines at the Brookfield Zoo. African crested porcupines are the largest rodent species on the continent and are considered Old World porcupines. There are several species of porcupines in the Americas, but despite their similar appearance, they are unrelated to their Old World counterparts. The species is found in the southern half of Africa, where they live in small family groups comprising of an adult pair and several consecutive litters commonly sharing a burrow. The female may establish a separate den to bear young. All members of the colony protect the young, but males may be more aggressive to intruders. Burrows may be used for many years and can become quite extensive, having many openings and escape holes.

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