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South African Porcupines Sleeping

South African Porcupines Sleeping

A pair of South African porcupines (Hystrix africaeaustralis) sleeping in their enclosure at the Artis Royal Zoo. Also known as the cape porcupine, it can live up to twenty years.
Galleries: Artis Royal Zoo, Misc Rodents, Sleeping
Keywords: amsterdam, artis royal zoo, cape porcupine, hystricidae, hystrix africaeaustralis, netherlands, old world, rodent, sleeping, south african porcupines
Photo Location: Artis Royal Zoo, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 08/22/2010
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5616×3532
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 52°21′58.34″N 4°54′57.43″E
Picture Number: 14413