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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What is the breeding season for impalas?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What do Elands look like?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How fast can Elands run?
Do lions eat carrion?
When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What do impalas eat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is an Eland?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What do hippos eat?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?


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