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28-07-2017, 11:35 #1
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Porcupine.
I found these two napping in the early morning sun, in front of their den, against a hillside this morning. The photo was taken from ±100 meters, using a bridge camera, so photo quality is not all that great.
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28-07-2017, 12:27 #2
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Re: Porcupine.
When we went hunting in Merweville while back. As we drove into farm there was two running in front of our bakkie.
As we got to farmers house i still said they were running in front of bakkie.
He then asked why we did not stop and shoot them.
Not sure what damage they cause on his sheep farm though. Apparently they also make a good meal.
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28-07-2017, 12:38 #3
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Re: Porcupine.
Thats pretty cool....as always thanks for sharing these great shots.
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28-07-2017, 13:04 #4
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28-07-2017, 13:34 #5
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28-07-2017, 14:48 #6
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Re: Porcupine.
They do ringbark trees, when the population gets too high and food gets scarce, and they do love to chew plastic water pipes. However, I still like having them around :) Like most things on a man made (and managed) reserve, you need to control and manage, not necessarily exterminate.
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28-07-2017, 15:02 #7
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Re: Porcupine.
On sheep farms they dig under the fences, so leave holes for sheep to get through.
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28-07-2017, 15:20 #8
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28-07-2017, 21:02 #9
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Re: Porcupine.
Porcupine are usually very shy and only exit their burrows at night. If they are seen in daylight, it means they have no perceived enemies.
They can be very destructive in crops, and have a great affinity to maize, sweet potatoes and pumpkins. Trees with soft bark, like papaya, are also popular. They can adapt to various conditions and are found almost everywhere except the concrete jungle.
If you manage to run one over with your vehicle, inspect the tires. They can easily puncture the side walls.
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29-07-2017, 12:22 #10
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