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Birds of Israel
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Mammals of Israel
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Reptiles of Israel
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Mammals of Israel
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Rodents
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Crested Indian Porcupine
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Indian Crested Porcupine / דרבן הודי / Hystrix indica |
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What they eat
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Roots,Vegetables
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Preferred habitat
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Open country,Cultivated farm land, Orchards
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Status
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Fairly common resident in north and central Israel,Scare at south israel where it follows Human farm lands
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Recommended place to see
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The Porcupine is nocturnal and is best seen during night drive at the Golan
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