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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do lions often become man eaters?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What do impalas eat?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do elephants give birth?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are Suni social animals?


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