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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Can lions climb trees?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do elephants have good memories?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are leopards territorial?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do porcupines eat?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are impalas endangered?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Can lions swim?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?


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