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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


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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What is an Eland?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do lions communicate well?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Why do some males have black manes?
What do impalas eat?
What does a Serval eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can lions swim?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is a hippo?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?


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