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The family Hystricidae includes 11 species of porcupines found in Africa and Asia. These Old World rodents are large, with the largest weighing up to 25 kg (55lbs). Members of this family possess specialized pelage, or hairs, that are modified into sharp spikes or quills. These quills act as a deterent defence against larger predators. All Hystricidae belong to the Rodentia

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African Brush-tailed Porcupine Natural Bone Atherurus africanus Skull length: 3.75" This is a rare species of porcupine native to West Africa. A Quality specimens are near perfect with all teeth and no damage. B Quality specimens may be missing some molar teeth. Also may have slight damage to skull. C Quality specimens may have some damage to the cranium, bullae and or zygomatic arches. Specimens will most-likely be missing some molars. Catalog Number: WSM-654 A Quality $125.00 Catalog Number: WSM-654 B Quality $99.00 Catalog Number: WSM-654 C Quality $79.00

Asian Brush-tailed Porcupine   Family: Hystricidae Atherurus macrourus Average Skull Length: 10.5cm Origin: Asia Herbivore  I 1 1 C 0 0 P 1 1 M 3 3 x 2 =20 WTQ-267 Skull - Replica   Teaching Quality: $92.00

WTQ-267 Replica - Teaching Quality

African Crested Porcupine   Family: Hystricidae Hystrix sp. Skull Length: 14cm / 5.51" Origin: Africa Herbivore  I 1 1 C 0 0 P 1 1 M 3 3 x 2 =20 WTQ-130 Skull - Replica   Teaching Quality: $92.00

WTQ-130 Replica - Teaching Quality

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