Lions vs. porcupines: A thorny tale with a moral about man-eaters

Mongabay
May 10, 2019, 11:54 am297 pts
For those who relish a meaty David vs. Goliath story, the contest between a porcupine and a mighty African lion is a must-watch. Male African lions (Panthera leo) are about 10 times heavier than a crested porcupine (Hystrix cristata), but even for the king of the jungle feeding on these spiky stout rodents is…

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