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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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Can porcupines shoot their quills?
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What is the lifespan of a porcupine?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What do Aardwolves eat?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do leopards roar?
What do porcupines eat?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions have enemies?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are Servals social animals?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How fast are cheetahs?
How fast can impalas run?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the normal life span of a lion?


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