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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


How fast can Elands run?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is a hippo?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do lions scavenge?
Do they attack other predators?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is a Serval?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do baboons migrate?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How big can hippos get?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
Are Suni social animals?


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