The Crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata L.) has been shown to have considerably increased in numbers, and to have occupied new territories in Tuscany, which is the northernmost part of its range. New data on its ecology and biology, and the negative effects of an excessive density of these rodents on the rural and natural environment are reported. Since this species is protected by law in Italy...

Abstract The Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix indica) is classified as an agricultural pest species. It feeds on plants and crops; hence, it responsible for massive financial losses worldwide. current study was conducted to assess the diet composition of in District Bagh, Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJ&K). Thus, fecal samples were collected examined from different sampling sites. Reference slides ...

Abstract Indian crested porcupine is the largest rodent pest that damages a wide variety of crops, vegetables, and tree species which ultimately causes huge economic loss in Pakistan, an agricultural country. It prefers to live hilly terrain but common temperate tropical forests, shrublands, grasslands. This study focused on identification assessment crops damaged along with main precautionary ...