African Crested Porcupine Facts

The video introduces Pierce, an African crested porcupine, the largest porcupine species. It highlights its physical characteristics, such as its weight and defensive quills, which protect it from predators like hyenas and lions. The porcupine is primarily herbivorous, consuming roots and crops, but faces challenges due to habitat loss and being considered an agricultural pest.

What is the maximum weight an African crested porcupine can reach?

• 75 pounds

• 60 pounds

• 45 pounds

• 30 pounds

How do African crested porcupines defend themselves when threatened?

• By making loud noises

• By running away quickly

• By raising their quills into a crest

• By hiding in burrows

What is the primary diet of the African crested porcupine?

• Leaves and grass

• Fruits and nuts

• Roots, bulbs, and crops

• Meat and fish

Which of the following predators do African crested porcupines use their quills against?

• Zebras

• Giraffes

• Hyenas

• Elephants

Why are African crested porcupines often hunted by farmers?

• They are considered a delicacy

• They destroy crops

• They are used for traditional medicine

• They compete with livestock for food