The golden spiny mouse has a golden-brown back and uses crevices in dry, rocky places. When alarmed, it raises its stiff hairs to look larger.
Its back is light golden brown, its underside is white, and stiff bristles are thicker on the back. It has white spots below the eyes and behind the ears.
When alarmed, it raises its stiff bristles to make itself look larger. It can also hide in rocky crevices.
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