often sexually mature just before then. Breeding occurs throughout the year. Local and indigenous names In Italian: porcospino or istrice In the Tigrinya language: (qinfiz) In Amharic: In the Akan language: In the Oromo language: References External links http://www.wildafrica.cz/images/animals/413_dikobraz-obecny.jpg http://stoneplus.cst.cmich.edu/zoogems/porc%20quills-HatchNecklace.jpg crested porcupine Mammals of Africa Mammals of Ethiopia Mammals of Uganda Fauna of Italy crested porcupine crested porcupine Rodents of Europe