Skin Key

Rodentia

Tanzanian Mammals Skin Key – Rodent Option (Porcupines)

Rodents - Spiny-haired

Option A

The hairs are modified as long spines (some as long as the head and body) that are a mottled black and white color on the posterior region of the body.


Tanzanian Mammals Skin Key – Rodent Option (not Porcupines)

Rodents - Not Spiny-haired

Option B

The hairs are not modified as long spines (that get as long as the length of the head and body).