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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


How long do Honey Badgers live?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is an Eland?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do leopards roar?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are Warthogs fast?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?


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