Farmed Porcupine in Vietnam (IMAGE)

University of East Anglia

Farmed Porcupine in Vietnam

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Wild porcupine might be a tasty treat in countries around the world, but populations of the spiky rodent are coming under threat in Vietnam due to illegal hunting -- according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

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Emma Brooks

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