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Mammalia

Distribution and reproduction of the Indian Crested Porcupine Hystrix indica (Hystricidae: Rodentia) in Iraq

Pages 9-12 | Published online: 28 Feb 2013
 

Abstract

The distribution of the Indian Crested Porcupine Hystrtx indica in Iraq is described, with 19 additional new localities. The population has apparently has been declining during the last twenty years. Preganancy was recorded between April and September, suggesting at least two litters per year. The mean number of embryos was 2.3 per female. 98–100% of the stomach content consisted of plant material.

Kurzfassung

Die Verbreitung des Stachelschweins Hystrix indica im Irak wird anhand 19 never Fundorte beschrieben. Die Population ist offenbar in den letzten 20 Jahren stark zurückgehend. Trächtige Weibchen wurden zwischen April and September festgestellt and geben damit einen Hinweis auf zumindest zwei Würfe pro Jahr. Die durchschnittliche Anzahl der Embryonen betrug 2,3 pro trächtigem Weibchen. Mageninhalte bestanden zu 98–100% aus pflanzlichem Material.

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