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While it is rare for a porcupine to kill a human with its quills, it is possible if the quills penetrate vital organs or cause a severe infection.

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What would happen if porcupines didnt have quills?

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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.


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.