...They live alone or in pairs in mountainous areas with thick undergrowth and rocks. They spend the day in underground holes or among rocks, feeding on grass roots, shoots, bark, and fallen fruit. When they encounter an enemy, the crested porcupine Hystrix cristata (illustration) warns them by shaking its tail and making a rattling sound, erecting the spines on its body, and charging backwards to pierce the spines. The gestation period is about 112 days, and they give birth to 1 to 4 young per litter. ... *Some of the terminology that mentions "Hystrix cristata" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…単独またはつがいで下生えの茂った岩のある山地に多く,日中は地中の穴や岩の間で過ごし,草の根や芽,樹皮,落ちた果実などを食べる。タテガミヤマアラシHystrix cristata(イラスト)などは,敵に遭うと尾を振ってカラカラと音を立てて警告し,体のとげを立て,後ろ向きに突進し,とげを突き刺す。妊娠期間約112日,1産1~4子を生む。… ※「Hystrix cristata」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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