The African crested porcupine is native to regions of Northern Africa, Southern Europe, and areas of the Mediterranean. This is a large species of porcupine, complete with a full complement of defensive quills and has very few natural predators. African porcupines are herbivorous, feeding on various plant parts including roots, bark, and fruit.nnSpecifications:nnQuills are sold individually or in sets of 5 or 10nThe photo shown is an example of what your specimen will approximately look like. Each quill is unique and will vary in size, shape, color, etc.nnAverage quill length ranges from 26.7 to 44.5 cm (10.5 to 17.5 in.)nPencil not included, pictured for size referencennOrigin: AfricannWarning: Not Suitable For Children!