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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What do impalas eat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do baboons migrate?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
When do young lions become independent?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How fast are cheetahs?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How long do Suni live?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Can lions swim?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?


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