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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are lions territorial?
Do Suni have any predators?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are Serval endangered?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How big are porcupines?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How big do Serval get?
Do they attack other predators?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are Elands dangerous?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?


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