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"Indian Porcupine is herbivorous and feeds on fruits, vegetables, roots , grains, mangoes potatoes, onion, bananas, corn and branches. The shrinking natural habitats are the reason why the porcupines are forced to wander near human habitats," he added.Having life expectancy of around 20 years, Indian porcupine falls under the least concern category in the conservation status. AURANGABAD: An Indian porcupine was recently rescued by villagers and wildlife experts after it fell into a well while searching for water in Mangrul village - around 30-kilometer from Nashik city.The juvenile male received a minor injury on its left leg and will be released into the natural habitat with the help of forest department after treatment. It must have landed into the well during the night while searching for food and water. The unique animal dwells in mountains, tropical and sub-tropical grasslands, temperate scrublands and forests..