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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.

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More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
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What is a Suni?
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Are Servals social animals?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Serval endangered?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are leopards territorial?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are Suni endangered?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is an Aardwolf?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?


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