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The crested porcupine, Hystrix cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) in Misurata, Libya

2007; Academic Journals; Volume: 3; Issue: 7 Linguagem: Inglês

10.5897/jene.9000103

2006-9847

Walid Fathy Mohamed,

Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna

The crested porcupine Hystrix cristata is the biggest rodent in Libya. It has a high value from the faunistic point. It is known in Libya from only one specimen killed in a suburb of Tripoli in 1962. With aids of an animal dealer in Misurata, this work will provide information on the morphology,feeding habits,habitat, cranial and dental characters of this animal. Key words: Crested portcupine, Hystrix cristata, Rodentia, Misurata, Libya.