The Investigation of the Artificial Propagating Porcupines

In order to protect and use the natural resources of the porcupines betterly,the authors have proceeded to investigation of the artificial propagating porcupines in 1999.3～2004.4.Result enunciation: The sex-mature age of the female porcupines is 10～12 month age,the sex-mature age of male porcupines is 12～14 month age;The whole year porcupines can propagate, but to be prosperous in the autumn and spring;The pregnancy period of the porcupine are 85～95 days;The porcupine can produce 1～2 fetus every year,every fetus can produce 1～4 head.The porcupines breeding rate and the living rate of their youngs are above 90%.