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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


How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Can the female lion roar?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What do hippos eat?
What do impalas eat?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is an Eland?
Do leopards roar?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is a Honey Badger?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?


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