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Are porcupines dangerous to humans?

Porcupines are generally not dangerous to humans, but they can be defensive if they feel threatened. It is best to give them space and avoid getting too close.

More frequently asked questions on the Porcupines


How big are porcupines?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What do porcupines eat?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is an Eland?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Can the female lion roar?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How fast can hyaena run?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have enemies?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do Elands look like?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What do impalas eat?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?


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