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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


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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Suni endangered?
What do Elands eat?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What does a Serval eat?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do they attack other predators?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are Warthogs fast?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How big are porcupines?
Do leopards roar?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How long do Suni live?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?


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