Jambo 🦔 Mammals
Cape porcupine
Hystrix africaeaustralis
Photo : iNaturalist user: linkie, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
KrugerLegendary
Masai MaraLegendary
AmboseliLegendary
TsavoLegendary
Points400 and up
Africa's largest rodent, covered in quills up to 50 cm long.
Tracker tip
🎯 A quill on the ground is already a good sign: it lives nearby.
Where to see it
Kruger : legendary · Masai Mara : legendary · Amboseli : legendary · Tsavo : legendary
In the collections
It belongs to the Night kings (nocturnal creatures). Complete the collection in Jambo Tembo to earn a bonus.
FAQ
Where can I see a cape porcupine on safari?
The cape porcupine lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (legendary).
How do I recognise a cape porcupine?
Africa's largest rodent, covered in quills up to 50 cm long. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Hystrix africaeaustralis) offline.