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Since they carry no venom, the only infections you're likely to get, if you're unlucky enough to have them embedded in you - is either septicaemia (blood poisoning) or tetanus.

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Which animals have quills?

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Does a porcupine have quills?

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What would happen if porcupines didnt have quills?

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What animal can eat a porcupine and how do they manage to do so without getting injured by the porcupine's quills?

One animal that can eat a porcupine is the fisher. Fishers have thick fur that protects them from the porcupine's quills. They are also skilled at attacking the porcupine's face, which is not covered in quills, to avoid getting injured.


Can a porcupine kill a human with its quills?

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