An unusual urban refuge for the crested porcupine, Hystrix cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) (Mammalia Rodentia): the ancient Catacombs of Priscilla in Rome (Italy)

摘要

In this note the author reports the unusual use of ancient catacombs as a daytime refuge for some specimens of crested porcupine Hystrix cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) (Mammalia Rodentia) belonging to the population of the Villa Ada urban park in Rome.