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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


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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Is the cheetah a true cat?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
When do young lions become independent?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is a Honey Badger?
Do they attack other predators?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How fast can impalas run?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is an impala?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?


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