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Why is a porcupine sharp?

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No, but porcupine quills are dirty and carry bacteria and fungi. A poke by a porcupine quill could start an infection in an animal, including a human.

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Porcupine quills do not have venom in them they are made up of Keratin.

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Yes, they are sharp!

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because it is. whoever asked is wierd.

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to avoid being eaten by the predator

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