Common Name: Crested Porcupine
Scientific name: Hyrix cristata
Hausa Name: Beguwa
Size: 80cm long
Weight: 13kg.
Habitat: Rainforest to dry bush and semi desert
Feeding Habit: Roots, bulbs, and fruits.
Gestation Period: 66 days.
Lifespan: 20 years in captivity.
Conservation Status: Least concern. (LC)
