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African Brush-tailed Porcupine

Atherurus africanus

Classification

The African brush-tailed porcupine (Atherurus africanus) is a species of rat-like Old World porcupine, indigenous to a broad belt of Africa ranging from Guinea on the west coast to Kenya on the east. This is a common species with a very wide range, and despite it being used extensively for bushmeat, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern". Description The brush-tailed porcupine reaches 40 to 50 cm in length, not counting the tail.

Distribution

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