The porcupine (Hemiechinus auritus dorotheae)

The porcupine (Hemiechinus auritus dorotheae), an endemic shy animal which pays with a lot of blood on the road every year, mainly in spring and summer.

The procupine can be found in all districts of Cyprus. It is common in the low areas and its population decreases in the higher areas. It can be found up to a height of 1600m.

The porcupine (Hemiechinus auritus dorotheae) photos: