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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


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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Can lions swim?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is an Eland?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Can lions climb trees?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?


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