Photo Feature
Not All Love Is Easy
<p><strong>Wildlife Conservation Trust, Not all love is easy.</strong> <em>This rare image of a pair of Indian crested porcupines </em>Hystrix indica<em> mating was captured on camera trap in a Central Indian Tiger Corridor. The female delicately arches her back, pointing her sharp quills away and using her tail to shield the male from harm. The male’s relatively long penis helps him keep a safe distance while copulation. The monogamous pair will also frequently recreate the act of love without copulating, even when the female is not in heat, strengthening their pair bond!</em></p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> <em>Central Indian Tiger Corridor (exact location hidden for safety purposes)</em></p>