Porcupines are exploited for meat and medicine in Indonesia

Porcupines are being illegally hunted and exploited for meat and medicine in Indonesia, according to a new study published by Pensoft. "Indonesia is home to five species of porcupines, three of which are island endemics. While all five species are currently assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, impacts of harvest and trade have not been factored in," wrote the researchers. "To gain a fuller understanding of the porcupine trade in Indonesia, this study examines seizure data of porcupines, their parts and …