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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


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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are Suni social animals?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are lions territorial?
What do Suni eat?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions attack elephants?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How fast are cheetahs?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are impalas endangered?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?


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