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Porcupine Features and Geography in Natural History

The fourth Linnaean order Guires is defined by two front teeth as in rabbits and rats. The Crested Porcupine is described with a long head crest, nine inch quills, dusky body bristles, and a two foot body plus four inch tail. It inhabits India and surrounding regions, is sold in Rome markets, feeds at night, and is linked to bezoars valued at crowns. The long tailed porcupine follows with a tail as long as the body and tufted end.