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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


How do lions kill their prey?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do elephants have good memories?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are Elands dangerous?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What do Elands eat?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is a Serval?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Suni eat?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do Suni have any predators?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?


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