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Can porcupines shoot their quills?

No, porcupines cannot shoot their quills. When threatened, they will raise their quills and rattle them as a warning to predators. If attacked, the quills will detach and stick in the predator's skin, causing pain and discomfort.

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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
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Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are Suni endangered?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What does a Serval eat?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?


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