Relative to most other rodents, Cape porcupines are long-lived, surviving for ten years in the wild, or up to twenty years in captivity.

8 февр. 2022 г. · The life span of Cape porcupines is approximately 10 years in the wild, while their longevity in captivity is up to 20 years. Family life: Cape ...

These porcupines are long-lived for rodents, surviving 12 to 15 years in the wild. Typical lifespan. Status: wild: 12 to 15 years. Range lifespan. Status: wild ...

Cape Porcupine. The spines and quills of a porcupine are modified hairs ... LIFESPAN. 12‑15 years. OFFSPRING. 1-4 per litter. LENGTH. 1.5‑3 ft. WEIGHT. 20‑65 ...

Typical Life Expectancy Wild populations: about 10 years (Barthelmess 2016b) Managed care: median life expectancy of about 14 to 15 years (AZA 2024). Feature ...

Females can give birth one to two times per year. Median Life Expectancy: 12-14 years. Habitat/Range: Cape porcupines are found in sub-Saharan Africa and are ...

Males reach sexual maturity anywhere between eight and eighteen months; the females between nine and sixteen months. Females are pregnant for three months and ...

Basic facts about Cape Porcupine: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size ...

YRWS lifespan icon. AVERAGE LIFESPAN. 7 – 10 Years. YRWS diet icon. DIET. Herbivore. YRWS regions icon. REGIONS. Africa. Cape Porcupines are common throughout ...

Life span: 12 - 15 years. Common Name: Cape porcupine. Category: Porcupine. Family: Hystricidae. Scientific Name: Hystrix africaeaustralis.